Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree | Prunus serrula
Coppery-hued, stripy bark
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree
Prunus serrula
- Calling all bark fans! The Tibetan cherry is an absolute standout, with lustrous, coppery hues that bring a much-needed shot of vibrancy to the winter landscape.
- Also known as the Birch Bark Tree, Paperbark and Cellophane Bark Cherry, it's got more aliases than David Bowie...
- As the tree grows, it peels off in translucent strips that look like stained glass. After a few years the trunk will also develop deep lenticels (bumpy lines), adding a tactile appeal.
- In spring, you'll see clusters of flowers that bees love! Following that, green foliage emerges, turning golden in autumn. Ornamental cherries appear in autumn, turning from red to white as they ripen.
- A low-maintenance tree which is happy in any moist but well-drained soil (apart from chalk) and won't need much pruning. Team it with silver birch to bring out the colour of both trees.
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-Pots®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-Pot® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if you’d rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-Pot® to your basket along with your tree.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree adapts well to pots. Use a 50-60cm pot. It can be grown long-term but requires vigilant watering in summer. Protect the pot during severe winters below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree generally requires pruning in mid-summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease, removing crossing branches to open up the canopy by about 0.5m.
How hardy is this plant?
Prunus serrula holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down 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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