{"title":"Cherry Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew things beat a sweet cherry picked warm from the tree on a summer's afternoon. Our cherry trees bring clouds of white spring blossom, loved by bees and other pollinators, followed by glossy fruit from early summer onwards, and with modern varieties and rootstocks you no longer need a large orchard to grow them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-celeste®-gisela-5®","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Celeste® Gisela 5®","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBred in Canada from the celebrated 'Van' and 'New Star', Celeste is one of the finest early-season sweet cherries for home growers. In spring the branches are smothered in white blossom that bees love, followed in early to mid-July by generous clusters of large, glossy, dark red cherries with sweet, juicy flesh, best enjoyed straight from the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCeleste is naturally compact, and grafting onto the dwarfing Gisela 5 rootstock keeps it to around 2–3m. That makes it ideal for smaller gardens, fruit cages or a large patio container, and it's also easy to net against birds and pick from without a ladder. Gisela 5 trees also begin cropping young, often within a couple of years of planting. Best of all, Celeste is self-fertile, so a single tree will produce fruit without a pollination partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. If growing in a pot, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3 in a container of at least 50cm, and water regularly in dry spells, as uneven watering can lead to smaller fruit or split skins. Prune in summer after harvest, not in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). As with all cherries, the fruit is delicious but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803265438070,"sku":null,"price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Celeste2.jpg?v=1790162825"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-lapins-cherokee™-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Lapins Cherokee™ Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you only have room for one cherry tree, Lapins is hard to beat. This award-winning variety was bred in Canada from 'Van' and 'Stella' and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is reliably self-fertile, so it crops well on its own, and it is also an excellent pollination partner for most other cherries. White spring blossom, a favourite with bees, is followed in late July by heavy crops of large, dark red cherries with sweet, juicy flesh. The fruit resists splitting better than many varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrown on Colt rootstock, Lapins makes a sturdy, semi-vigorous tree reaching around 4m at maturity. Annual pruning keeps it to a more manageable size, and it is well suited to fan-training against a sunny wall, which makes netting against birds easy. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Don't worry if some green fruit drops in early summer; this is natural thinning, and the tree will still give a good crop. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803411845494,"sku":null,"price":61.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Lapins.jpg?v=1790164698"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-morello-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Morello Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMorello is Britain's classic cooking cherry and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It gives regular, generous crops of glossy dark red sour cherries from late July into August. Pick them as they turn dark red for jams, pies, crumbles, bottling and cherry brandy, or leave them until almost black for a mellower fruit that can be eaten fresh. Morello is self-fertile, so a single tree crops on its own, and its white spring blossom is attractive and popular with bees. It also flowers late, which helps it escape spring frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMorello is one of the few fruit trees that crops well on a shady north-facing wall, although it is equally happy against a south or west-facing wall or grown as a freestanding tree. Grown on Colt rootstock, it makes a manageable tree of around 4m, and fan-training keeps it compact and easy to net against birds. Plant in a sheltered spot in moist but well-drained soil. Unlike sweet cherries, Morello fruits on the previous year's growth. Each summer after harvest, cut back some of the shoots that have fruited to encourage fresh new wood for next year's crop. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit freezes well, but the stones and leaves are harmful if eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803541737846,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Morello2.png?v=1790165419"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-morello-patio-gisela-5®","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Penny Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePenny extends the cherry season well into summer. This outstanding British-bred variety was raised at East Malling Research in Kent and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its white spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed in August, long after most cherries have finished, by heavy crops of exceptionally large fruit that ripen from dark red to almost black. The cherries have firm, juicy flesh and a rich, sweet flavour, and they resist splitting in wet weather, a real advantage in our damp British summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePenny is not self-fertile, so it needs another cherry nearby to crop. Self-fertile varieties such as Lapins or Stella make ideal partners and act as reliable pollinators. Grown on Colt rootstock, Penny makes a sturdy, semi-vigorous tree of around 4m, which annual pruning keeps to a more manageable size. It is also well suited to fan-training against a sunny wall, which makes netting against birds straightforward. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803588596086,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Penny_1bcc23bf-2116-408d-933f-4bb507f323d9.jpg?v=1790165729"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-stella-half-standard-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Stella Half Standard Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStella is one of the most popular sweet cherries in Britain. Bred in Canada in 1968, it was the first of the modern self-fertile cherries and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. A single tree gives heavy, reliable crops of large, rich, dark red cherries in late July, following a froth of white spring blossom that bees love. Stella is also one of the best pollinators for other cherries, which makes it the perfect partner for self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic, freestanding orchard-style tree of around 4m on Colt rootstock, with plenty of room to mow or plant underneath. It suits larger gardens, lawns and small orchards, and annual pruning keeps it in shape. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly for the first few years. The fruit can split after heavy rain, so steady watering during dry spells helps, and netting will keep the birds off as the cherries ripen. Prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803636273526,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Stella1.jpg?v=1790165889"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-stella-patio-gisela-5®","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Stella Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStella is one of Britain's most popular sweet cherries and a great choice if you only have room for one tree. Bred in Canada in 1968, it was the first of the modern self-fertile cherries and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It gives heavy, dependable crops of large, rich, dark red cherries in late July, after a mass of white spring blossom that bees adore. Stella is also one of the best pollinators around, so it's the ideal partner for self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrown on Colt rootstock, Stella makes a sturdy, semi-vigorous tree of around 4m. Annual pruning keeps it smaller and well shaped. It also takes well to fan-training against a sunny south or west-facing wall, which saves space and makes netting against birds simple. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly while the tree establishes. Stella's fruit can split after heavy rain, so steady watering through dry spells helps to keep the crop in good condition. Prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803640369526,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Stella.jpg?v=1790165889"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-stella-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Stella Patio Gisela 5®","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBig flavour from a small tree. This compact Stella lets you grow a heavy crop of sweet cherries in a pot, a border corner or a fruit cage. Stella holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and was the first of the modern self-fertile sweet cherries, so a single tree will fruit on its own. In spring it's covered in pure white blossom that bees love. By late July the branches are laden with large, dark red, glossy cherries with a rich, sweet flavour, perfect for eating fresh from the tree. It's also an excellent pollinator for self-sterile cherries such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrafted onto dwarfing Gisela 5 rootstock, this tree reaches around 2–2.5m and crops from an early age. Its size means you can pick without a ladder and net it easily against birds. For container growing, choose a pot of at least 50cm and a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, feed each spring, and water regularly and evenly through the growing season. That last point matters because Stella's fruit can split if it goes from dry to soaked. Give it a sunny, sheltered position, and prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803644694902,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Stella1.jpg?v=1790165889"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-summer-sun-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Summer Sun Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSummer Sun is a dependable British-bred cherry, raised at the John Innes research station in Norwich, and it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is known for cropping reliably even after a dull summer, and its blossom stands up well to frost, which makes it a great choice for cooler or more exposed gardens. White spring flowers, popular with bees, are followed in late July by generous crops of large, dark red cherries with a sweet flavour and firm, juicy flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSummer Sun is partially self-fertile, so it will produce fruit on its own, but it gives heavier crops with a pollination partner nearby, such as Stella or Lapins. It is also a good pollinator for other cherries. Grown on Colt rootstock, it forms a naturally compact, upright-spreading tree of around 4m, which annual pruning keeps smaller, and it is an excellent variety for fan-training against a sunny wall. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, stake firmly while the tree establishes, and net against birds as the fruit ripens. Prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803682410870,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/SummerSun1.jpg?v=1790166504"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-summer-sun-half-standard-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Summer Sun Half Standard Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSummer Sun is a reliable British-bred cherry, raised at the John Innes research station in Norwich, and it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It crops dependably even after a dull summer, and its blossom stands up well to frost, which makes it a great choice for cooler or more exposed gardens. White spring flowers, a favourite with bees, are followed in late July by generous crops of large, dark red cherries with sweet, firm, juicy flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding tree of around 4m on Colt rootstock, with room to mow or plant underneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Summer Sun is partially self-fertile: it will fruit on its own but gives heavier crops with a partner nearby, such as Stella or Lapins, and it is also a good pollinator for other cherries. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly for the first few years. Net against birds as the fruit ripens where you can, and prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803707019638,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/SummerSun2.jpg?v=1790166504"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-sunburst-patio-gisela-5®","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Sunburst Patio Gisela 5®","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSunburst packs a big harvest into a small tree. This Canadian-bred sweet cherry is self-fertile, so a single tree will fruit on its own, and it produces heavy, dependable crops of large, sweet cherries in mid to late July. The fruit is rosy red at first and ripens to a deep, almost black red, with soft, juicy flesh and a rich flavour, perfect for eating straight from the tree. White blossom in spring, a favourite with bees, and warm orange-red autumn colour make it a handsome tree across the seasons. It's also a good pollinator for other cherries, including self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrown on dwarfing Gisela 5 rootstock, this tree stays compact at around 2–2.5m and begins fruiting young, which makes it ideal for a large container on a patio, balcony or courtyard, as well as for small gardens and fruit cages. Its size also makes picking and netting against birds easy. In a pot, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3 in a container of at least 50cm, feed in spring, and water regularly and evenly through dry spells. Sunburst resists splitting better than many cherries, and steady watering helps keep the fruit in top condition. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot, and prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803730219382,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Sunburst2.jpg?v=1790166944"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-sunburst-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Sunburst Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSunburst is a generous, reliable sweet cherry and a great choice if you only have room for one tree. Bred in Canada, it is self-fertile, so it fruits well on its own, and it gives heavy crops of large, sweet cherries in mid to late July. The fruit starts rosy red and ripens to a deep, almost black red, with soft, juicy flesh and a rich flavour that's best enjoyed fresh from the tree. White spring blossom, loved by bees, and warm orange-red autumn foliage make it an attractive garden tree as well as a productive one. It is also a good pollinator for other cherries, including self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrown on Colt rootstock, Sunburst makes a sturdy, semi-vigorous tree of around 4m, which annual pruning keeps smaller. It also takes well to fan-training against a sunny south or west-facing wall, which saves space and makes netting against birds straightforward. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly while the tree establishes. Sunburst resists fruit splitting better than many cherries, and steady watering through dry spells helps keep the crop in good condition. Prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803752042870,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Sunburst1.jpg?v=1790166945"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-sunburst-half-standard-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Sunburst Half Standard Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSunburst is a generous, dependable sweet cherry that makes a handsome feature tree. Bred in Canada, it is self-fertile, so a single tree crops well on its own, and it produces heavy harvests of large, sweet cherries in mid to late July. The fruit starts rosy red and ripens to a deep, almost black red, with soft, juicy flesh and a rich flavour, perfect for eating straight from the branch. White spring blossom is a magnet for bees, and the foliage turns warm orange-red in autumn. It is also a good pollinator for other cherries, including self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic, freestanding orchard-style tree of around 4m on Colt rootstock, with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly for the first few years. Sunburst resists fruit splitting better than many cherries, and steady watering through dry spells helps keep the crop in top condition. Net against birds as the fruit ripens where you can, and prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803753255286,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Sunburst2.jpg?v=1790166944"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-sweetheart®-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Sweetheart® Colt","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"feed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSweetheart brings the cherry season to a close in style, cropping into late August after most other varieties have finished. Bred at the Summerland research station in Canada, this award-winning variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is self-fertile, so a single tree will give a heavy crop on its own. Its large, glossy, dark red cherries are firm and sweet with a refreshing hint of tang. They ripen gradually over about two weeks rather than all at once, so you can keep picking fresh fruit for longer. Its white blossom opens late, from April into May, which helps it avoid spring frosts and makes it popular with bees. Sweetheart is also an excellent pollinator for other cherries, and a good match for late-flowering, self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrown on Colt rootstock, Sweetheart makes a vigorous, upright tree of around 3.5–4m, which annual pruning keeps smaller. It is well suited to fan-training against a warm, sunny wall, which also makes netting against birds easy. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot away from frost pockets, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly while the tree establishes. Sweetheart can set more fruit than it can support, so prune in summer after harvest to keep a balance of new and older wood, and thin heavy clusters if needed. Summer pruning also reduces the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). 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Bred at the Summerland research station in Canada, it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is self-fertile, so one tree will crop on its own. Its large, glossy, dark red cherries are firm and sweet with a refreshing touch of tang, and they ripen gradually over about two weeks, giving you fresh fruit to pick for longer. The late white blossom helps it avoid spring frosts and is popular with bees. Sweetheart is also an excellent pollinator for other cherries, including self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrown on dwarfing Gisela 5 rootstock, this tree stays compact at around 2–2.5m and starts fruiting young, which makes it ideal for a large container on a patio, balcony or courtyard, as well as for small gardens and fruit cages. Its size also makes picking and netting against birds easy. Sweetheart is an exceptionally heavy cropper, and on this rootstock it can set more fruit than it can ripen well. Thinning crowded clusters in early summer will give you larger, better-flavoured cherries. In a pot, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3 in a container of at least 50cm, feed in spring, and water regularly and evenly through the growing season. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot away from frost pockets, and prune in summer after harvest rather than in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803829670262,"sku":null,"price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Sweetheart.jpg?v=1790167933"},{"product_id":"cherry-prunus-sweetheart®-half-standard-colt","title":"Cherry (Prunus) Sweetheart® Half Standard Colt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSweetheart rounds off the cherry season in style, cropping into late August after most other varieties have finished. Bred at the Summerland research station in Canada, it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is self-fertile, so a single tree gives a heavy crop on its own. Its large, glossy, dark red cherries are firm and sweet with a refreshing hint of tang, and they ripen gradually over about two weeks rather than all at once, so there's fresh fruit to pick for longer. Its white blossom opens late, which helps it avoid spring frosts and makes it a draw for bees. Sweetheart is also an excellent pollinator for other cherries, including self-sterile varieties such as Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree of around 4–4.5m on Colt rootstock, with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot away from frost pockets, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly for the first few years. Sweetheart can set more fruit than it can support, so prune in summer after harvest to keep a balance of new and older wood, and thin heavy clusters if needed. Summer pruning also reduces the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Net against birds as the fruit ripens where you can. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803831964022,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Sweetheart.jpg?v=1790167933"},{"product_id":"cornelian-cherry-cornus-mas-jolico","title":"Cornelian Cherry (Cornus) mas Jolico 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew plants bring cheer to the garden as early as the Cornelian cherry, and Jolico is one of the finest fruiting forms. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. In late winter, often as early as February, its bare branches are smothered in clusters of tiny golden-yellow flowers, providing a welcome early feast for bees. By late summer these have given way to glossy, cherry-red fruits up to three times the size of the ordinary species. Rich in vitamin C, with a tangy flavour reminiscent of sour cherry and cranberry, they make excellent jams, jellies, syrups and cordials. Leave them on the branch until fully ripe and soft, when they're at their sweetest. Birds and wildlife will enjoy any you don't gather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDespite its name, Jolico belongs to the dogwood family rather than the cherry family. It grows slowly into a bushy large shrub or small tree of up to around 5m, and makes a lovely specimen, informal hedge or addition to an edible or wildlife garden. It is exceptionally easy-going, happy in sun or partial shade, on almost any well-drained soil from clay to chalk, and tolerant of exposed positions. Pruning is rarely needed beyond tidying dead or crossing branches. For the heaviest crops, plant another Cornus mas nearby for cross-pollination. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The ripe fruit is edible, but the hard stones should be discarded rather than eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803985842550,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Jolico.jpg?v=1790169837"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/collections\/Celeste.jpg?v=1790164338","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/cherry-trees.oembed","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}