Padus avium

Prunus padus L.

Bird Cherry

A flowering plant in the rose family, commonly known as bird cherry or Mayday tree. It is a deciduous small tree or large shrub up to 16 meters tall, native to northern Europe and northern Asia. It is grown as an ornamental in North America.

Details

Order:

Rosales

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Prunus

Chemistry:

The leaves, stems, and fruits contain the glycosides prulaurasin and amygdalin.

Uses:

Traditionally used for culinary purposes, particularly in Russia where the dried berries are milled into a flour to make bird-cherry cake. The tree is also known for its medicinal properties and has been used to ward off plague during the Middle Ages.

Flowering time:

Late May to early June

Sowing time:

Late autumn or early spring

Plant height:

Up to 16 meters

Flower color:

White

Suitable habitat:

Temperate forests, woodland edges, and riparian zones.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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