Wild Cherry Tree
Prunus Avium
Bare root stock not available until November 2025 but you can Pre Order to secure your stock now
The Wild Cherry tree’s (Prunus Avium) fruits are bright red to dark purple in colour. The white blossom of our native cherries has brightened Britain’s hedgerows and woodlands for millennia. The blossom has an unforgettable display in spring. The flowers fragrance and sweet nectar attract insects to the tree to pollinate it therefore assisting our bee population.
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Full Description
If the bark is damaged, it exudes gum which seals the wound to protect it from infection. The bark is shinning and peels horizontally. The toothed, hairy leaves are up to 5 cm long. The pure white flowers are 2.5cm across, produced in clusters, with five petals. The round, blackish red fruit are either sweet or bitter.
Wild Cherry (Prunus Avium) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 12m high or more. It can take up to 50 years to reach its full height. Its trunk can be over 75cm in diameter, in conclusion and large, strong tree, with lots of benefits for the environment.
Bare root stock available Oct-April or PRE ORDER NOW and reserve.
Aftercare
Pruning of established cherry trees should be done in mid summer. Any unsightly branches growing at odd angles can be pruned out and lower branches taken off altogether to leave a good strong trunk.
Delivery
Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.
If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).
Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.
We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.
Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)
Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.00.
Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.00 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.
England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges
- Orders up to £75 – £15 + VAT
- £76 – £200 – £22 + VAT
- £201 – £300 – £30 + VAT
- £301 – £500 – £40 + VAT
- £501 – £1000 – £45 + VAT
- Over £1000 – £50 + VAT
Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges
- Orders up to £75.99 – £20 + VAT
- £76 – £150.99 – £28.40 + VAT
- £151 – £300.99 – £38 + VAT
- £301 – £500.99 – £50 + VAT
- £501 – £1000.99 – £56 + VAT
- Over £1001 – £62 + VAT
Click and Collect
Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK