Sweetheart Mayday will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Prunus padus 'Sweetheart'
Common Name
Sweetheart Mayday
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
12 Feet
Max Spread
12 Feet
Plant Form
- Oval
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
In Mid Spring
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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