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5ft Merchant' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft Merchant' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft Merchant' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft Merchant' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178763960699_55626518069627
Price: 31.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Savour sweet, rich dessert cherries early in the season.
Harvest large, fragrant, deep red-black cherries.
A dependable, easy-to-grow tree with abundant harvests.
Naturally compact due to its Colt rootstock, ideal for borders, patios, or pots.
Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Requires a pollination partner for a fruitful harvest.

Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Merchant'
Species: Cherry
Flowering Time: March, April
Harvest Time: August
Position: Full sun
Soil: Any soil except sandy
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Habit: Upright
Eventual Spread: 4m
Self-fertile: No, requires a pollination partner
Uses: Eating
Tasting Notes: Deep rich flavour
Pest & Disease: Good resistance

Planting Time: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain a productive shape. Our trees are expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.
Soil Care: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Can tolerate clay but drainage must be improved. Avoid sandy or badly draining soil.
Hardiness Care: This tree is fully hardy. Protect blossoms from late frosts with horticultural fleece.
Pest & Disease Care: Shows good resistance to cracking. Wash away aphids and caterpillars with soapy water. Use netting to protect fruit from birds.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
Eventual Height: 4m

Highlights

Savour sweet, rich dessert cherries early in the season.
Harvest large, fragrant, deep red-black cherries.
A dependable, easy-to-grow tree with abundant harvests.
Naturally compact due to its Colt rootstock, ideal for borders, patios, or pots.
Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Requires a pollination partner for a fruitful harvest.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Merchant'
Species: Cherry
Flowering Time: March, April
Harvest Time: August
Position: Full sun
Soil: Any soil except sandy
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Habit: Upright
Eventual Spread: 4m
Self-fertile: No, requires a pollination partner
Uses: Eating
Tasting Notes: Deep rich flavour
Pest & Disease: Good resistance

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain a productive shape. Our trees are expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.
Soil Care: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Can tolerate clay but drainage must be improved. Avoid sandy or badly draining soil.
Hardiness Care: This tree is fully hardy. Protect blossoms from late frosts with horticultural fleece.
Pest & Disease Care: Shows good resistance to cracking. Wash away aphids and caterpillars with soapy water. Use netting to protect fruit from birds.

Product Specifications