45-60cm Cherry Plum Hedging | Prunus cerasifera | Bare Root
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- A thick, thorny deciduous hedge cultivated since the 1700s, producing edible, cherry-sized plums.
- In spring, its dark green leaves are almost hidden by a profusion of white blossoms.
- The small plums are ideal for making delicious jams, jellies, and liqueurs.
- This hardy hedge is easily maintained between 1-4m, though it can reach 5m.
- It thrives in all soil types, including clay and chalk, and is perfect for windy, exposed sites.
- Its dense, low-maintenance habit makes it an excellent choice for screening and windbreaks.
- Traditionally used around orchards, its thorny branches provide a barrier and attract nesting birds.
- Provides a rich source of nectar, attracting bees and other pollinators to your garden.
- Species: Cherry
- Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
- Flowering Season: Late spring
- Flowering Time: March, April
- Harvest Time: July, August, September
- Flower Colour: White
- Position: Full sun
- Habit: Bushy hedge
- Eventual Spread: 8m+ unless pruned
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: -20 to -15°C)
- Soil Type: Any well drained, fertile soil
- Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
- Planting Time: January, February, March, October, November, December
- Spacing: Plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
- Watering: Water well after planting and during dry spells for the first year.
- Feeding: Not required; it gets nutrients from the soil.
- Pruning: Prune when dormant in winter. Check for nesting birds before cutting. Lightly prune back any dead wood, but avoid over-pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf, bacterial canker, and blossom wilt.
- Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but may be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt, aphids, and caterpillars.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 45-60cm including roots
- Eventual Height: 8m, easily maintained at 1-5m
Highlights
- A thick, thorny deciduous hedge cultivated since the 1700s, producing edible, cherry-sized plums.
- In spring, its dark green leaves are almost hidden by a profusion of white blossoms.
- The small plums are ideal for making delicious jams, jellies, and liqueurs.
- This hardy hedge is easily maintained between 1-4m, though it can reach 5m.
- It thrives in all soil types, including clay and chalk, and is perfect for windy, exposed sites.
- Its dense, low-maintenance habit makes it an excellent choice for screening and windbreaks.
- Traditionally used around orchards, its thorny branches provide a barrier and attract nesting birds.
- Provides a rich source of nectar, attracting bees and other pollinators to your garden.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Cherry
- Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
- Flowering Season: Late spring
- Flowering Time: March, April
- Harvest Time: July, August, September
- Flower Colour: White
- Position: Full sun
- Habit: Bushy hedge
- Eventual Spread: 8m+ unless pruned
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6: -20 to -15°C)
- Soil Type: Any well drained, fertile soil
- Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: January, February, March, October, November, December
- Spacing: Plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
- Watering: Water well after planting and during dry spells for the first year.
- Feeding: Not required; it gets nutrients from the soil.
- Pruning: Prune when dormant in winter. Check for nesting birds before cutting. Lightly prune back any dead wood, but avoid over-pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf, bacterial canker, and blossom wilt.
- Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but may be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt, aphids, and caterpillars.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 45-60cm including roots
- Eventual Height: 8m, easily maintained at 1-5m
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