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    PRUNUS avium
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    PRUNUS avium

    Commonly known as Common wild cherry, Gean, Mazzard

    FLOWERING CHERRIES

    Spreading wild cherry tree
     
    Plant Details
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Native cherry. Main parent of edible cherries. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker..
    • Place of origin
      Europe, north Africa, south-western Asia, western Siberia
    • Deciduous
      Ovate-oblong, dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, turning red and yellow in autumn
    • White
    • Bowl-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      20m (66ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading tree with red-banded bark. Produces flowers 3cm (1¼in) across followed by heart-shaped to ovoid, red fruit 1cm (½in) across
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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    Varieties

    PRUNUS avium 'Plena'
    Double white flowered form
     
    H/Std
    £80.00

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