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Sunburst Cherry Tree

Name: Sunburst Cherry Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CS.FT.12.2
Price: 120.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Eating Cherry Trees

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Trained

Trained into an espalier or fan shape

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size Gisela 5 (dwarf) 3m, Colt (semi vigorous) 4-5m in 10 years

Fruit Eating Cherry

Pollination group B Self fertile

Cropping period Early / mid season (Early July)

Description

The very dark red, almost black, cherries of Sunburst are both eye catching and have excellent flavour. Described as a black cherry tree due to the colouring of the fruits, it is similar to Stella but with much darker-red cherries.

Pretty white spring blossom and attractive autumn foliage colour make this self fertile cherry tree a strong contender for ornamental gardens. Sunburst cherry trees also benefit from good resistance to splitting which is particularly good as you would not want to lose these delicious cherries!

Prunus avium 'Sunburst' originates from Canada 1984.

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.

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