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Cherry (organic Grown) - Prunus Avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' / 5L
Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat'
Confirmed format: 5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Delicious sweet cherries ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and preserves
- Charming white spring blossom providing pollinator support
- Attractive deciduous foliage with vibrant autumn colour
- Suitable for small gardens and edible garden spaces
- Grown organically in a 5 litre pot
Overview
Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' is a vigorous, fast-growing deciduous fruit tree displaying an upright and spreading habit. In spring, during April and May, it bursts into bloom with delicate white flowers that offer valuable nectar and pollen sources for bees and other pollinators. By late spring to early summer, between May and June, the tree yields a rewarding harvest of sweet cherries suited for fresh eating, cooking, and preserves. As the seasons progress, the green foliage transitions through striking autumn shades of yellow, orange, red, and multicolour. Supplied in a 5-litre pot, this organic cherry tree brings both ornamental charm and productive utility to kitchen gardens, edible spaces, and sunny borders.
Why We Love It
- Produces sweet, high-quality cherries perfect for fresh eating and home baking.
- Bears charming white spring blossom that welcomes early pollinators.
- Features lovely deciduous foliage with vibrant autumn colours.
- Brings productive utility and ornamental appeal to smaller garden spaces.
- Organically grown and supplied ready for planting.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cherry |
| Plant Type | Fruit |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Mature Height | 400 cm |
| Mature Spread | 250 cm |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Period | April to May |
| Harvest Period | May to June |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Autumn Colour | Yellow, orange, red, multicolour |
| Fragrance Level | Light |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (down to -20°C) |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in south- or west-facing aspects with a sheltered position, avoiding frost pockets. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grows well in loam, sand, or chalk soil textures with an acid-neutral or neutral-alkaline pH. |
| Drainage | Requires well-drained soil conditions. |
| Moisture | Prefers moist soil with a moderate water need. |
| Support | Requires a stake for proper support. |
| Pruning | Prune during July or August as needed. |
Perfect For
- Kitchen gardens
- Edible gardens
- Specimen planting
- Cottage gardens
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- This variety is not self-fertile and requires a pollination partner from group 2 to ensure successful fruit set.
- The spring flowers provide valuable pollinator support, while the fruits offer food for garden birds.
- Parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and it is listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 5L Potted |
|---|---|
| Pot Display | 5 litre pot |
| Native Status | Non-native |
Growing & care
- Position & light
- Full sun· Sheltered
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 4.5m high· 4.0m wide
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