Prunus padus L.
Bird Cherry
The bird cherry (Prunus padus) is a deciduous small tree or large shrub that can grow up to 16 meters (52 feet) tall. It is native to northern Europe and northern and northeast Asia. This plant is known for its fragrant white flowers that bloom in racemes, making it a popular ornamental tree in North America. The fruit is a small drupe that is astringent due to its tannin content.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Prunus
The glycosides prulaurasin and amygdalin, which can be poisonous to some mammals, are present in the leaves, stems, and fruits of P. padus. The fruit is astringent due to its tannin content.
Historically, the fruit has been used for culinary purposes in some regions. In Russia, dried berries are milled into flour to make bird-cherry cake. The tree has also been used medicinally during the Middle Ages, and its bark was believed to ward off plague. The wood is used in some cultural practices.
Late May to early June
16 meters (52 feet)
White
Temperate regions, including northern Europe and northern Asia. It can also be found in parts of North Africa and is invasive in Alaska.
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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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