Sweet Cherry Hedging | Prunus avium
Bird-friendly native classic
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Sweet Cherry Hedging
Prunus avium
- A deciduous native hedge with flowers, autumn colour and serious bird appeal
- Bright green toothed leaves with clusters of flowers emerging from red buds in spring. Bitter red cherries appear in July and will quickly be stripped by grateful birds before the leaves take on their spectacular autumn colours
- A fully hardy plant which will reach a height of approx 5m but can easily be maintained at 1-5m
- Best grown in a sunny sheltered spot for the best flowers, Prunus avium tolerates all soil conditions
- A UK native species that's attractive to birds and insects, with great value to pollinators
- Grow as a single species or as part of a mixed native hedge for a natural look
What to expect
Height on arrival
Eventual height
Eventual spread
Flower colour
Habit
Hardiness
Spacing
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While the Sweet Cherry Hedging is primarily used for hedging, it can be kept in a large container (at least 50 litres) for its first few years.
How big does it get?
The Sweet Cherry Hedging typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Sweet Cherry Hedging generally prefers full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden boundaries.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Sweet Cherry Hedging is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Sweet Cherry Hedging needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Sweet Cherry Hedging does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Prunus avium is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C and growing reliably throughout the UK.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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