5ft Sasha' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Harvest an early-season crop of delicious dessert cherries in July.
- Enjoy a substantial yield of large, deep red-black fruit.
- Its compact size makes it perfect for growing in patio pots.
- Taste the sweet, aromatic, and juicy flavour straight from the tree.
- Easy to care for with minimal pruning required.
- Arrives expertly pruned to encourage strong, bushy growth and a great shape.
- Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Sasha'
- Species: Cherry
- Features: Self fertile
- Flowering Time: April, May
- Harvest Time: July
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Habit: Upright
- Location: Beds & borders, Pots
- Eventual Spread: 4m
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Pest & Disease: Good pest and disease resistance
- Soil Type: Any soil except sandy
- Pruning: Some structural pruning required
- Tasting Notes: Sweet and rich
- Uses: Eating fresh
- Planting Time: Plant bare root trees from January to March or September to December.
- Pollination: Self-fertile, so a pollination partner is not required. However, a nearby cherry in a similar pollination group can improve the crop size.
- Sunlight: Plant in a full sun position for the best fruit.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid sandy or very poorly draining soils. If planting in heavy clay, take steps to improve drainage.
- Hardiness: This tree is fully hardy in the UK. Protect blossoms from late frosts with horticultural fleece to ensure a good crop.
- Pruning: Your tree arrives expertly pruned. After fruiting, carry out some light structural pruning to maintain a productive shape, improve airflow, and encourage new growth.
- Pest & Disease: Shows good resistance to common cherry diseases, including cracking. Protect ripening fruit from birds using netting. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed off with soapy water. Reduce canker risk by ensuring good airflow and clearing away fallen leaves and fruit.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Bare Root Tree
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
- Rootstock: Colt rootstock (grows up to 4m)
- Eventual Height: 4m
Highlights
- Harvest an early-season crop of delicious dessert cherries in July.
- Enjoy a substantial yield of large, deep red-black fruit.
- Its compact size makes it perfect for growing in patio pots.
- Taste the sweet, aromatic, and juicy flavour straight from the tree.
- Easy to care for with minimal pruning required.
- Arrives expertly pruned to encourage strong, bushy growth and a great shape.
Variety Specifications
- Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Sasha'
- Species: Cherry
- Features: Self fertile
- Flowering Time: April, May
- Harvest Time: July
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Habit: Upright
- Location: Beds & borders, Pots
- Eventual Spread: 4m
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Pest & Disease: Good pest and disease resistance
- Soil Type: Any soil except sandy
- Pruning: Some structural pruning required
- Tasting Notes: Sweet and rich
- Uses: Eating fresh
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: Plant bare root trees from January to March or September to December.
- Pollination: Self-fertile, so a pollination partner is not required. However, a nearby cherry in a similar pollination group can improve the crop size.
- Sunlight: Plant in a full sun position for the best fruit.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid sandy or very poorly draining soils. If planting in heavy clay, take steps to improve drainage.
- Hardiness: This tree is fully hardy in the UK. Protect blossoms from late frosts with horticultural fleece to ensure a good crop.
- Pruning: Your tree arrives expertly pruned. After fruiting, carry out some light structural pruning to maintain a productive shape, improve airflow, and encourage new growth.
- Pest & Disease: Shows good resistance to common cherry diseases, including cracking. Protect ripening fruit from birds using netting. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed off with soapy water. Reduce canker risk by ensuring good airflow and clearing away fallen leaves and fruit.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Bare Root Tree
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
- Rootstock: Colt rootstock (grows up to 4m)
- Eventual Height: 4m
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