Cherry Trees

Q: Can you grow cherry trees in shade?

Yes, Prunus tomentosa and morello cherry trees can both cope with part-shade.

Q: Which cherry trees are suitable for containers?

Patio cherry varieties such as ‘Wonder Tree Sunburst’ and ‘Sylvia Column’ are both ideal for container growing. Another good choice is the Cherry Duo Family Tree, which has two varieties grafted onto a semi-vigorous rootstock. Ensure that the container is at least 60 cm in diameter and filled with soil-based compost such as John Innes No 3.

Q: Which cherry tree variety has the biggest fruits?

The cherry variety ‘Kordia’ is noted for its extremely large fruits, which are dark purple and sweet. It is not self-fertile, so it should be grown with another variety to ensure the heaviest crops.

Cherry trees offer breathtaking blossom, fiery autumn foliage and an abundance of delicious fruits. Whether you want to grow cooking cherries, sweet snacking cherries, or wild cherries as edible hedging plants, we have something to suit every garden. Planning a sensational display for your terrace or balcony? Browse our selection of patio fruit plants to find compact varieties that thrive in containers.

How to choose the best cherry tree

Cherry trees are easy to grow and incredibly beautiful. Their blossom lights up the garden and their fruits are a welcome treat in the summer. Sweet cherries prefer a sunny site but the sour Morellos (popular for jam-making) can be grown in shade, making them ideal for a north-facing wall. Varieties grown on a dwarf rootstock are suitable for growing in a patio container.

Can you grow cherry trees in shade?

Prunus tomentosa and morello cherry trees can both cope with part-shade.

Which cherry trees are suitable for containers?

Patio cherry varieties, ‘Wonder Tree Sunburst’ and ‘Sylvia Column’ are both ideal for container growing. Another good choice is our Cherry Duo Family Tree, which has two varieties grafted onto a semi-vigorous rootstock. Be sure to use a container of at least 60cm in diameter and fill it with soil-based compost such as John Innes No 3.

Which cherry tree variety has the biggest fruits?

Cherry ‘Kordia’ is noted for its extremely large fruits that are dark purple and sweet. It’s not self-fertile so is best grown with another variety to ensure the heaviest crops.

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Cherry Trees

How to choose the best cherry tree

Can you grow cherry trees in shade?

Which cherry trees are suitable for containers?

Which cherry tree variety has the biggest fruits?

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