Bird Cherry, (Prunus padus), is a popular native hedge plant commonly used in mixed native hedgerows. It also makes an attractive single species hedge or specimen tree. In April, Bird Cherry overflows with sweetly-fragrant, star-shaped white flowers borne on short racemes.

Prunus padus, also known as Bird Cherry or even in some regions as Hackberry, is a natural deciduous hedge shrub that can also be grown as a tree. Being Native to Britain, the Bird Cherry blossoms profusely in late spring, creating a breathtaking sight.