Frank P Matthews
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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Cherry trees are the perfect addition for any UK garden. Their delicious heart-shaped fruits are ready for picking from late June to early September. The range of varieties we grow covers a lengthy season to suit all needs. We grow a combination of sweet and sour cherries on a range of rootstocks, including Gisela 5 for the smaller gardens, Colt and F.12.1 for bigger gardens or orchards.
Pruning is important after fruiting to encourage beautiful white blossoms in the spring and fruiting for the following year. The most popular garden cherry trees are self-fertile. If a variety is not self-fertile, then the best pollination partner is stated. Cherries can be eaten straight from the tree, or baked into a lovely pie or cake, or even a lovely alcoholic beverage. Choosing the Right Cherry Tree for Your Garden Cherry trees offer an incredible range of flavours, colours and cropping habits, making them suitable for everything from smaller gardens to larger orchards. Whether you prefer sweet cherries for eating fresh, dark red juicy fruits for jam making, or tangy acid cherries for baking, there is a great variety available to suit every taste. Compact options such as dwarf cherry trees or those grown on Gisela 5 rootstock are ideal for pots and smaller gardens, while vigorous trees on Colt or F.12.1 are perfect for large gardens and open spaces. Many modern self fertile trees remove the need for a pollination partner, ensuring just one tree can reliably produce fruit even in cooler or wetter weather during the growing season. With beautiful blossom in spring and a harvest ranging from early varieties in late June to late season cherries picking mid to late July, these fruit trees are one of the most rewarding choices for UK gardeners. Planting, Care and Getting the Best Harvest To produce fruit consistently, cherry trees benefit from a sunny spot with good quality soil and shelter from late frosts. Regular pruning after harvest helps maintain strong branches, improve airflow and encourage the return of fertile cherry blossoms the following spring. Bare root trees planted in winter or container-grown trees planted year round both establish quickly with proper watering, especially during dry periods. For those growing in pots or creating a compact tree for the patio, self fertile cherry varieties such as Merton Glory or Napoleon Bigarreau are reliable croppers that offer a good balance of size and flavour. Birds can be a problem as cherries grow and ripen, so protection may be needed to secure a heavy cropping season. With proper care, these delicious cherries will reward you with a beautiful display of blossom in spring and a reliable crop of tasty fruit throughout late summer.
Cherry
Historic cherry from Tamar Valley, especially suitable for growing in the south-west. Black, juicy and sweet.
Dark red, large and an excellent eating quality. Ideal for patio growing due to its naturally dwarf compact habit.
Very large self fertile cherry, high yields from an early age. Dark red, firm and juicy with a sweet, aromatic, true cherry taste.
Heart-shaped carmine red-dark violet and red fleshed fruits. Good balance of acidic and sweet taste.
Large black fruit, a garden favourite. One of the first self fertile varieties to appear. Upright and strong growth.
Very large, sweet, heart-shaped fruit. An outstanding early white cherry. Shapely compact tree.
Large, dark red, cooking cherry. Acid flavour. Very hardy and reliable cropper, excellent for jams & bottling.
Large, long, heart shaped dessert variety. An excellent white cherry with a shiny finish.
An outstanding quality black cherry. Very late fruits that are sweet with lovely, delicious juicy flesh.
A high quality self fertile variety with dark red skin and ruby red coloured flesh, picking mid to late season.
A large, firm, white or blush cherry with a distinctive cream background colour. The only self-fertile white cherry.
A large, dark red, reliable, sweet, juicy cherry with good flavour. Heavy cropper and excellent pollinator for others.