What is another word for bird cherry?
Pronunciation: [bˈɜːd t͡ʃˈɛɹi] (IPA) 
Bird cherry is a common name given to the Prunus padus plant species, which belongs to the Rosaceae family. There are several synonyms for bird cherry, including Mayday tree, European bird cherry, Hackberry, plum cherry, ornamental cherry, and hagberry. Other regional names are Scottish wild cherry and hawberry. The bird cherry tree is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 30 feet tall and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It typically blooms in May with fragrant, dense clusters of white flowers, followed by small, blackish-purple fruits that birds and small mammals love. Bird cherry is known for its medicinal properties, and it has been used for centuries to treat various ailments and disorders.
