Cherry (Organic Grown) - Prunus avium Bigarreau Napoléon - 5ltr

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

Overview

‘Bigarreau Napoléon’ is a traditional bi-colour cherry with large, yellow fruit flushed with red. It has firm, sweet flesh and is excellent both fresh and for bottling.

Key Features

• Attractive yellow-red cherries
• Firm flesh ideal for bottling and preserving
• Good sweet flavour for desserts
• Strong-growing tree on Colt rootstock

How to Plant

Plant in Deep, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun in a sheltered location.. 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, removing congested or crossing branches.
• Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting.
• Water well in dry weather to prevent fruit cracking.

Size & Growth Timeline

Reaches approximately 4–4.5m tall and wide in 5–7 years.

Harvest

Mid-season, generally ripening from mid-July onwards depending on the weather.

Perfect For…

• Home preserving and bottling
• Dessert use straight from the tree
• Traditional orchard-style plantings