Have a question? Check out our FAQs

Athos Dwarf Cherry Tree

Name: Athos Dwarf Cherry Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: ACT.D.115.1
Price: 55.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Patio Cherry Trees

Single stem tree, 80-150cm, Dwarf, 12L pot

£55

£55 ~~£55~~

Available As:

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

View full details

Product Details

Planting & Care

Delivery Information

Key features

Final size 2-3 metres in 10 years

Flowers White

Fruit Eating cherry

Pollination group Self fertile

Cropping period July

Position Full sun

Description

Naturally dwarf and self-fertile, Athos Cherry trees are a fantastic variety for growing in a small garden or on a sunny patio. After the pretty spring flowers, they produce lots of wonderful dark red cherries that ripen in July. The cherries have a sweet and tart flavour which is particularly delicious when eaten fresh.

Originating from Canada, Cherry Athos is a new variety of hardy fruit tree. Being self fertile, you don't need another Cherry tree for pollination, which is particuarly advantageous in a small garden. Plant in a sunny position and it will reliably produce heavy crops of eating cherries.

AKA Prunus avium 'athos'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

	Small shrubs (1-3)	Young trees & 4+ small shrubs	Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4)	All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands	£10	£12	£35	from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands	From £30
Outside Mainland UK	Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK

Find out more