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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.
Flowering Cherries & Plums
A strain of 'Ukon' but with lighter, single flowers. the petals are greenish yellow slightly tinged with pick.
Small deep pink blossoms resemble a powder puff. Leaves emerge bronze, maturing to dark green in summer.
Japanese Flowering Cherry
Spreading habit. Large semi-double flowers, pink tinted in bud opening to pure white, hanging in clusters.
Large, double, deep pink flowers with fringed petals ageing to texture of crushed velvet. Medium vigour.
Dark brown emerging leaves, contrasting large pure white flowers. Introduced from Japan.
Flowering Cherry
A dainty, upright, tree. Deep pink flowers appearing in March. Very good autumn colour.
A small tree with strong ascending branches. Deep lilac pink flowers in loose drooping clusters in mid-late April.
Vigorous grower with a strong ascending habit. Clusters of large, white, semi-double, fragrant flowers.
Fuji Cherry
A weeping tree with profuse spring flowering, attractive variegated leaves and striking multi-toned autumn tints.
A majestic tree. Large double white fragrant flowers, copper coloured leaves. Height after 10yrs 4m x 5m.
A strong growing tree. Unusual, showy, creamy white double flowers with green/pink shades in late April.
A small graceful tree. Small, semi-double, blush white flowers in early April. Coppery bronze young foliage.