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  • Prunus avium Plena exhibiting autumn colour on the Barcham Trees nursery
  • Medium-sized Wild Cherry trees on the Barcham Trees nursery
  • Medium sized Prunus avium Plena 2022
  • Instant sized Prunus avium Plena 2022
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Wild Cherry

Prunus avium Plena

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£261.00

About this product

Prunus avium Plena, also known as Wild Cherry, features dark green foliage that emerges after a spectacular display of brilliant double white flowers in spring, typical of cherry trees. In autumn, it offers a glorious show of brilliant reds and oranges, complementing its spring blooms beautifully.

Prunus avium Plena is a fairly large cherry tree which has been cultivated since the 1700s. Much like its parent, it retains a strong central leader, leaving a broadly pyramidal shape that turns more rounded as the tree matures.

Like all cherry trees, this double flowering version of a native tree will thrive on most free draining soils.

This tree is a wonderful addition to any planting scheme, its display of blossom in the spring never failing to disappoint. Care should be taken to ensure Prunus avium Plena is planted with the space to accommodate its eventual size, as this beauty is capable of forming a fairly large tree at maturity for a cherry.

It is a great choice of avenue tree and works well in a rural setting, where its classic nature enables its ornamental features to deliver their beauty without overwhelming the natural landscape.

Mature height: 7-12m

Specifications

Common names
Wild Cherry
Height of tree
7-12m
Soil type
Well drained
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees
Looks good in
Autumn, Spring
Location
Garden, Parkland, Avenue
Genus
Prunus
Autumn Colour
Yes