Cherry (Organic Grown) - Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' - 5ltr

Cherry 'Bigarreau Burlat' (Prunus avium, Colt rootstock)

Overview

‘Bigarreau Burlat’ is an early sweet cherry, producing large, dark red fruits with juicy, sweet flesh. It blossoms early and brings some of the first cherries of the season.

Key Features

• Early-ripening sweet cherry with rich flavour
• Large, dark red fruits
• Good as a dessert cherry eaten fresh
• Vigorous tree on Colt rootstock

How to Plant

Plant in Deep, well-drained, fertile soil. in a position with Full sun in a sheltered position, avoiding frost pockets.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Prune in summer only, immediately after harvest, to reduce risk of disease.
• Net the tree as fruits ripen to prevent bird damage.
• Mulch the root area and water during dry spells for better fruit size.

Size & Growth Timeline

On Colt rootstock, trees reach around 4–4.5m tall and 3–4m wide in 5–7 years if unpruned.

Harvest

One of the earlier cherries to ripen, often ready in late June or early July in favourable seasons.

Perfect For…

• Early-season cherry lovers
• Larger gardens with space for a medium-sized tree
• Fresh eating straight from the tree