Asian Bird Cherry 30+ PCS fresh seeds, Padus Asiatica

🌱 Padus Asiatica — Asian Bird Cherry

Asian Bird Cherry seeds for sale, Padus Asiatica is a deciduous tree or shrub native to Asia, offering a unique combination of ornamental and edible features.

🌿 Botanical Description

Padus Asiatica grows up to 8-12 m in height, with a crown formed by several parallel branches. The trunks are often curved, sometimes arching towards the ground, with dark brown bark and cherry-red or olive-brown young shoots. The leaves are elliptical, with sharp edges and a short sharp tip, arranged alternately. White flowers are collected in long racemes, while fruits are spherical or slightly elongated black drupes with a rounded stone inside. The flesh of ripe fruits is brown-brown, sweet, and astringent.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the fall or early spring, stratifying them for 30-60 days if necessary.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, time: 1-2 months.
• Soil type: well-drained, pH: 5.5-6.5.
• Watering and fertilization: regular, but avoid overwatering.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to Asia, Padus Asiatica thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and rainfall, typically growing in deciduous forests and along rivers.

✨ Interesting Facts

The plant has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The bark, leaves, and fruits are also used in cooking, with the seeds being a good source of oil. The plant's unique smell, reminiscent of bitter almonds, is due to the presence of amygdalin.