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5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178756850043_55626509582715
Price: 44.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A reliable UK cropper, producing abundant yields even in less favourable summers.
High-quality, large, and uniform cherries that resist splitting.
Deliciously sweet and juicy flavour with no bitterness.
Compact growth on a Colt rootstock makes it ideal for smaller gardens, reaching a manageable size.
Harvest your own fresh cherries from late July to August.
Partially self-fertile, but fruiting is improved with a nearby pollination partner.
Supplied professionally pruned in an EcoPot™ to encourage strong growth and a good shape.

Latin Name: Prunus avium
Species: Cherry
Features: Easy to grow, Disease resistant, For cold regions
Pollination: Pollination Group 3. Partially self-fertile, but yields improve with a nearby pollination partner from groups 2, 3, or 4.
Flowering Period: April to May
Harvest Period: July to August
Flavour: Sweet and deep dark cherry flavour
Use: Eating
Hardiness: Fully Hardy. Does not require any protection from frost.
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Tolerates clay but not sandy or badly draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 4m
Pest & Disease: Good resistance to pests and diseases, including cracking. Protect fruit from birds with netting.

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Watering: Water thoroughly when planting. Water every other day for the first few months, reducing to twice a week until autumn. Once established (year 2+), water only during dry spells. Water deeply rather than little and often.
Feeding: This tree does not require feeding.
Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yield, and prevent disease.

Product Specifications

Rootstock: Colt (limits tree height)
Eventual Height: 4m
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (including pot)
Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot
Time to First Crop: 2 years for first fruit, 4-5 years for substantial crops.

Highlights

A reliable UK cropper, producing abundant yields even in less favourable summers.
High-quality, large, and uniform cherries that resist splitting.
Deliciously sweet and juicy flavour with no bitterness.
Compact growth on a Colt rootstock makes it ideal for smaller gardens, reaching a manageable size.
Harvest your own fresh cherries from late July to August.
Partially self-fertile, but fruiting is improved with a nearby pollination partner.
Supplied professionally pruned in an EcoPot™ to encourage strong growth and a good shape.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Prunus avium
Species: Cherry
Features: Easy to grow, Disease resistant, For cold regions
Pollination: Pollination Group 3. Partially self-fertile, but yields improve with a nearby pollination partner from groups 2, 3, or 4.
Flowering Period: April to May
Harvest Period: July to August
Flavour: Sweet and deep dark cherry flavour
Use: Eating
Hardiness: Fully Hardy. Does not require any protection from frost.
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Tolerates clay but not sandy or badly draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 4m
Pest & Disease: Good resistance to pests and diseases, including cracking. Protect fruit from birds with netting.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Watering: Water thoroughly when planting. Water every other day for the first few months, reducing to twice a week until autumn. Once established (year 2+), water only during dry spells. Water deeply rather than little and often.
Feeding: This tree does not require feeding.
Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yield, and prevent disease.

Product Specifications

Rootstock: Colt (limits tree height)
Eventual Height: 4m
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (including pot)
Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot
Time to First Crop: 2 years for first fruit, 4-5 years for substantial crops.