Wild Cherry Tree
Prunus Avium
The Wild Cherry (Prunus Avium) is a native British tree known for its stunning white spring blossoms and glossy, peeling bark. Growing up to 12 meters tall, it produces red to dark purple fruits and supports wildlife, including bees and pollinators, making it a beautiful and ecologically valuable addition to any garden or parkland.
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Full Description
The Wild Cherry Tree (Prunus Avium) is a beloved native tree that has adorned Britain’s hedgerows and woodlands for centuries. Its springtime display of pure white blossoms is unforgettable, filling the air with a delicate fragrance and attracting pollinating insects, supporting our vital bee populations. The clusters of five-petaled flowers lead to round, blackish-red fruits that range from sweet to bitter, adding seasonal color and interest to your garden.
The tree’s bark is glossy and peels horizontally, and if damaged, it exudes protective gum to seal wounds and guard against infection. Its toothed, hairy leaves grow up to 5 cm long, complementing the elegant springtime blossom. A deciduous tree, the Wild Cherry can grow up to 12 meters high, with a robust trunk reaching over 75 cm in diameter, and may take up to 50 years to reach its full stature.
Beyond its beauty, the Wild Cherry supports wildlife, enhances biodiversity, and provides long-lasting environmental benefits. A large, strong, and visually striking tree, it’s perfect for gardens, parklands, and woodland restoration projects.
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 £8.90.
Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.75 + 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
| Order Total | Delivery Cost |
| £0 – £75.99 | £15.75 + VAT |
| £76 – £200.99 | £23.10 + VAT |
| £201 – £300.99 | £31.50 + VAT |
| £301 – £500.99 | £42.00 + VAT |
| £501 – £1000.99 | £47.25 + VAT |
| £1001+ | £52.50 + VAT |
Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges
| Order Total | Delivery Cost |
| £0 – £75.99 | £21.00 + VAT |
| £76 – £150.99 | £29.82 + VAT |
| £151 – £300.99 | £39.90 + VAT |
| £301 – £500.99 | £52.50 + VAT |
| £501 – £1000.99 | £58.80 + VAT |
| £1001+ | £65.10 + VAT |
Click and Collect
Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK
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