Patio Cherry and Plum Trees | Perfect Partners
Your balcony's new best friends
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Trees in 4.5L Pots
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Patio Cherry and Plum Trees
Perfect Partners
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In this collection, youâll receive:
- 1 âStellaâ patio cherry tree
- 1 âVictoriaâ patio plum tree
- Have you ever felt left out when famous gardening websites talk about âbordersâ this, and âflower bedsâ that? Perhaps you only have a relatively small balcony to work with, or your outdoor space is a courtyard-style garden? How do all those soil-based conversations help you? (Spoilers: they donât).
- Well, todayâs your lucky day because we have the perfect collection for you, with two of the very best stone fruit trees that can be grown right on the paving slabs outside your back door.
- The perfect size for container growing, this dynamic duo will give you your own scrummy fruit that you can pick from the comfort of your slippers and fluffy dressing gown. And not an overpriced punnet in sight!
- âStellaâ produces wonderful cherries which are sweet with just the right amount of tartness. Perfect for eating fresh or baking into a delicious pie that Grandma herself would be proud of.
- And as for its partner in crime, âVictoriaâ, well where to begin? The UKâs favourite, tolerant of a wide range of conditions and, most importantly, absolutely divine fruit, this plum tree scores 10s across the board as far as weâre concerned.
What to expect
Pollination group
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, these patio cherry and plum trees are ideal for container cultivation, requiring pots of around 40 to 50 litres each.
How big does it get?
These patio cherry and plum trees generally reach a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
These patio cherry and plum trees thrive in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal fruiting.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
These patio cherry and plum trees require a fertile, well-drained soil, with the cherry needing particularly good drainage to prevent root rot.
How much watering does this plant need?
These patio cherry and plum trees need regular watering of about 10 to 15 litres per week, ensuring the soil drains freely, particularly for the cherry tree.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the patio cherry and plum trees require pruning in mid-summer to minimise the risk of silver leaf disease. Ensure you prune carefully to maintain an even balance between the different varieties.
How hardy is this plant?
Cherry trees are hardy to H6, withstanding -20°C, and plum trees to H5, tolerating -15°C, making both suitable for most of the UK, though their patio pots may need wrapping during severe winters to protect the roots.
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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, itâs fair to say Mikeâs 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, weâre proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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