Cordon Cherry Tree
Great yields in half the space
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Cordon Cherry Tree
- Industrial-scale orchards are hardly a realistic ambition for most gardeners, but with cordon fruit trees you can still get good yields of your favourite fruit from just a limited space. Cordon cherries comprise a columnar main trunk with short, lateral fruit-bearing spurs, resulting in a much narrower fruit tree than normal
- ‘Stella’ deservedly boasts the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit and produces brilliant sweet cherries that are perfect for eating fresh
- ‘Sunburst’ becomes wreathed in glorious white blossoms in the springtime, with the flowers preceding the appearance of sizable dessert cherries in the heart of summer
- ‘Morello’ is a fantastic self-fertile variety, yielding brilliantly sour cherries that make for excellent syrups, jams and pies
- Our growers have painstakingly established the proper cordon shape for your cherry tree, so all that’s left for you to do is give your tree an annual prune. The main thrust of the pruning ought to be carried out in summer, with the odd winter prune being helpful as the tree gets older. Here are our top pruning tips:
- Towards the latter part of August, cut back shoots that are over 20 centimetres long, trimming them down to a single leaf beyond the cluster of leaves at the base of the current year’s growth (often called the basal cluster)
- If you find that your cordon’s spurs are becoming overly congested or crowded, which can happen from time to time with more mature trees – then thin out some of the less productive, older spurs (this is the winter part of the pruning process)
- Please note: this page includes selected AI-assisted imagery for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, a cordon cherry tree is well-suited to pot growing, provided it is planted in a container of at least 50 litres and given adequate support.
How big does it get?
The cordon cherry tree typically reaches a height of 1.8 to 2.5 metres, with a narrow spread of about 0.5 to 0.9 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The cordon cherry tree performs best in full sunlight, needing at least 6 hours of direct sun daily to ensure a healthy crop.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The cordon cherry tree prefers a deep, fertile, and very well-drained soil, as good drainage is critical to prevent winter root damage.
How much watering does this plant need?
The cordon cherry tree needs steady watering of approximately 10 litres per week, ensuring excellent drainage to prevent the roots from sitting in water.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the cordon cherry tree requires pruning in mid-summer to minimise the risk of silver leaf disease. Regular pruning is essential to preserve the trained shape.
How hardy is this plant?
Cherry trees are fully hardy to H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making them highly resilient and suitable for growing in all regions of the UK.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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