SWEETHEART MAYDAY  Prunus padus ‘Sweetheart’
• A hardy ornamental mayday selected for its improved form and reduced suckering compared to Common Mayday, forming a rounded to broadly oval crown with dense branching and strong spring presence.
• Produces long, fragrant clusters of white blossoms in early spring, offering excellent pollinator value and a dramatic display before leaf‑out.
• Sets abundant small black drupes in late summer that are technically edible but strongly astringent; fruit is heavily favoured by birds and can create moderate mess on hard surfaces.
• Suckering is less aggressive than Common Mayday but still present, especially when stressed or pruned. In large rural plantings or shelterbelts, this can be an asset, helping fill gaps and maintain a dense lower tier, but in tight urban beds it requires monitoring.
• Very tolerant of drought, clay soils, and exposed prairie sites, but requires periodic inspection for pests and pruning.
• Full Sun
• Zone 2, 6–8 m Height × 5–6 m Width
