Mayday

Prunus padus 'Commutata'
Appearance:  A shapely, mid-sized ornamental specimen with an upright oval form, Mayday is the first tree to leaf out each season.  Long, stately racemes of fragrant, white flowers emerge in spring.  Leaves are pointy and deep green in summer, turning an outstanding orange-yellow in fall.  Ornamental, black fruit attracts birds and butterflies to the garden.  

Care and Maintenance:  Maydays requires only  occasional maintenance and upkeep. This tree has a low canopy (4' from ground), is adaptable to a variety of soil types/pH, and is highly tolerant of urban pollution.  It prefers average to moist soil conditions, but does not tolerate standing water.  Best pruned in late winter, once the risk of extreme cold passed.  

Mature Height:  30'     Mature Spread:  25'
Growth Rate:  Moderate
Hardiness Zone:  3a
Sunlight:  Full