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5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178756882811_55626509615483
Price: 39.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Enjoy abundant yields, even in cooler UK summers.
Harvest large, uniform cherries that are famously resistant to splitting.
Savour the deliciously sweet and juicy flavour, with no hint of bitterness.
Its compact size is perfect for smaller gardens and easy management.

Latin Name: Prunus avium
Type: Cherry
Features: Easy to grow, Disease resistant, For cold regions, Self fertile
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (Doesn't require any protection from frost)
Position: Full sun
Soil: Happy in most soils except sandy or badly draining. Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 4m
Flowering Period: April, May
Harvest Period: July, August
Pollination: Partially self-fertile (Pollination Group 3). Benefits from a nearby pollination partner for bigger crops.
Tasting Notes: Sweet and deep dark cherry flavour
Uses: Eating

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water during dry spells once established. Water deeply and less frequently to encourage strong root growth.
Feeding: This tree does not require regular feeding.
Pruning: Requires some structural pruning each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Protect from birds with netting. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed off with soapy water. Prune for good airflow to reduce the risk of bacterial canker.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (including roots)
Rootstock: Colt (limits eventual height to approx. 4m)
Eventual Height: 4m
Time to First Crop: 2 years, with substantial crops from year 4-5.

Highlights

Enjoy abundant yields, even in cooler UK summers.
Harvest large, uniform cherries that are famously resistant to splitting.
Savour the deliciously sweet and juicy flavour, with no hint of bitterness.
Its compact size is perfect for smaller gardens and easy management.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Prunus avium
Type: Cherry
Features: Easy to grow, Disease resistant, For cold regions, Self fertile
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (Doesn't require any protection from frost)
Position: Full sun
Soil: Happy in most soils except sandy or badly draining. Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 4m
Flowering Period: April, May
Harvest Period: July, August
Pollination: Partially self-fertile (Pollination Group 3). Benefits from a nearby pollination partner for bigger crops.
Tasting Notes: Sweet and deep dark cherry flavour
Uses: Eating

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water during dry spells once established. Water deeply and less frequently to encourage strong root growth.
Feeding: This tree does not require regular feeding.
Pruning: Requires some structural pruning each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Protect from birds with netting. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed off with soapy water. Prune for good airflow to reduce the risk of bacterial canker.

Product Specifications