Cherry (Organic Grown) - Prunus avium Regina - 5ltr

Cherry 'Regina' (Prunus avium, Colt rootstock)

Overview

‘Regina’ is a modern late-season sweet cherry with large, dark red fruits that are firm, juicy and resistant to cracking. It is an excellent choice for extending the cherry season.

Key Features

• Late-ripening cherries with excellent flavour
• Firm, crack-resistant fruits
• Heavy cropping once mature
• Useful to extend the cherry season after earlier varieties

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, deep, well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun with shelter from strong winds.. 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 only in summer to minimise disease risk.
• Provide netting during ripening to protect the crop.
• Mulch and water well in hot, dry weather to aid fruit development.

Size & Growth Timeline

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

Harvest

Typically ripens from late July into August, later than many traditional varieties.

Perfect For…

• Gardeners wanting cherries over a long season
• Fresh eating and table use
• Larger gardens with room for a productive tree