5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | Cordon Trained | 2 Years Old | 9L Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Enjoy delicious, sweet black cherries perfect for fresh eating and cooking.
- Sunburst is self-fertile, so you only need one tree to get a bountiful harvest.
- A dependable and consistent producer, delivering a heavy crop of fruit every year.
- Harvest your cherries mid-season, typically in the second or third week of July.
- Excellent resistance to common pests and diseases, including fruit cracking.
- Suitable for growing in large pots on a patio.
- Supplied in an EcoPot™, which uses 70% less plastic and is fully recyclable.
- Latin Name: Prunus avium
- Variety: Sunburst
- Taste: Very sweet with a rich flavour
- Fruit Use: Eating
- Flowering Time: April
- Harvest Time: July
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Tolerates clay but not sandy or waterlogged soils.
- Hardiness: Hardy. Protect flowers from very late frosts to ensure a good crop.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to main cherry diseases. Protect from birds with netting.
- Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
- Pollination: Self-fertile (Pollination Group 4). Does not require a partner tree, but yields can be improved if another cherry from group 3, 4, or 5 is nearby.
- Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For container-grown trees, water regularly for the first year until established. Afterwards, water deeply during dry spells.
- Feeding: This tree does not require regular feeding.
- Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain the cordon shape, encourage productive growth, and prevent disease.
Product Specifications
- Rootstock: Colt (potential height up to 4m)
- Training: Cordon Trained
- Eventual Height: 2m
- Eventual Spread: 1m
- Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx. W15 x H30cm)
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot
- Time to First Crop: 2 years for first fruits, 4-5 years for substantial crops.
Highlights
- Enjoy delicious, sweet black cherries perfect for fresh eating and cooking.
- Sunburst is self-fertile, so you only need one tree to get a bountiful harvest.
- A dependable and consistent producer, delivering a heavy crop of fruit every year.
- Harvest your cherries mid-season, typically in the second or third week of July.
- Excellent resistance to common pests and diseases, including fruit cracking.
- Suitable for growing in large pots on a patio.
- Supplied in an EcoPot™, which uses 70% less plastic and is fully recyclable.
Variety Specifications
- Latin Name: Prunus avium
- Variety: Sunburst
- Taste: Very sweet with a rich flavour
- Fruit Use: Eating
- Flowering Time: April
- Harvest Time: July
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Tolerates clay but not sandy or waterlogged soils.
- Hardiness: Hardy. Protect flowers from very late frosts to ensure a good crop.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to main cherry diseases. Protect from birds with netting.
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
- Pollination: Self-fertile (Pollination Group 4). Does not require a partner tree, but yields can be improved if another cherry from group 3, 4, or 5 is nearby.
- Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For container-grown trees, water regularly for the first year until established. Afterwards, water deeply during dry spells.
- Feeding: This tree does not require regular feeding.
- Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain the cordon shape, encourage productive growth, and prevent disease.
Product Specifications
- Rootstock: Colt (potential height up to 4m)
- Training: Cordon Trained
- Eventual Height: 2m
- Eventual Spread: 1m
- Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx. W15 x H30cm)
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot
- Time to First Crop: 2 years for first fruits, 4-5 years for substantial crops.
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