'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree
The most reliable UK cropper
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree
- An excellent cropper, expect impressive hauls even during our worse summers
- The quality of the cherries is rated highly, with large uniform fruits that tend not to split
- The taste is fantastic, with sweet juicy cherries without any bitterness
- Summer Sun has a more compact habit than other cherries so is perfect for smaller spaces or those who want a more easily manageable tree (or just easier to pick cherries!)
- Late Harvest - July/August
- Max size H4m x W4m - Colt Rootstock
- Partially Self fertile (Pollination Group 3) - will benefit from a pollination partner
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Summer Sun' cherry tree is highly suitable for a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock like Gisela 5.
How big does it get?
The Summer Sun Cherry Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Summer Sun Cherry in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Summer Sun' cherry tree thrives in deep, fertile, and well-drained sandy loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree requires approximately 3 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to maintain its hardy, reliable crops.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Summer Sun' Cherry Tree will need pruning. Prune in early to mid-summer to avoid silver leaf disease, trimming back new growth by 10 to 15 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Summer Sun' cherry tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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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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