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Cherry

Prunus spp.

Honeybees visit cherry blossoms for substantial nectar and pollen in early spring, providing a vital early-season resource when few other flowers are available. Peak bloom typically hits in March to April, depending on location and cultivar. Cherry trees often require cross-pollination from compatible varieties, benefiting from bee colonies nearby, but susceptible to late frosts that can damage blooms.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomMarch–April
Zones5-8
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEurope and western Asia
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