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Cherry Trees: Pick Sweet Cherries Straight from the Branch - Roots

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Last updated 27 May 2024

Cherry Trees: Pick Sweet Cherries Straight from the Branch - Roots

Beautiful blossom, irresistable fruit. Savour home-grown cherries from trees selected by the UK's leading experts.

Have your (cherry) cake and eat it too - Sunburst is a sweet, rich black cherry that's not just for cooking but eating fresh too! In fact it was the original sweet black cherry. The OG.
If you only have space for one cherry tree in your garden, we'd go for this one (don't tell the other trees)
Mid season harvest - your cherries will be ripe and ready to pick around the second or third week of July
Self fertile (Pollination Group 4) - Sunburst will produce good crops all by itself without pollination by another tree
Ultra reliable - Sunburst won't let you down, run around or desert you. It'll also produce a good yield of cherries year on year
Good disease resistance, and laughs in the face of pests
Can be grown in a pot
Colt Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Cordon Trained: Max size H2m x W1m This tree has been pruned and trained to create a cordon shape, which will result in narrow upright tree, with only short side branches. This is perfect for smaller spaces, whilst still produces a good amount of fruitMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Sweet dark red, aromatic eating cherries
High yields and a long cropping season lasting several weeks
A versatile tree that responds well to pruning, making it ideal for fan or espalier training
Late Harvest - July/August
Self-fertile (Pollination Group 4) - will produce good crops without pollination
Colt Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Cordon Trained: Max size H2m x W1m This tree has been pruned and trained to create a cordon shape, which will result in a narrow upright tree, with only short side branches. This is perfect for smaller spaces, whilst still produces a good amount of fruitMORE
Dwarf: Max size H1.5m x W1m Patio trees are pruned and trained to be suitable for growing in pots, on patios. This means they will be fine with their growth being restricted and produce a productive little treeMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single-use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better-shaped tree. This can stop the tree from becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

A rich tasting, glossy, dark cherry that can be grown in a patio pot, a border or by a sunny wall
Regarded as the best cherry for cooking (in fact it's the only sour cherry variety grown commercially in the UK - it's that good) - perfect for pies, liqueurs and jams. The cherries are ripe and ready for cooking when they turn dark red. If you leave them until they're almost black, you can also eat them fresh
Good results throughout the UK - we'd even recommend this variety for Scotland, the North and shady, north facing walls further south.
Morello is late to flower, meaning that it generally avoids losing blossom to any late spring frosts
Prolonged late harvest throughout August
Produces a good reliable crop of fruit that freezes well
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Colt Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Self fertile (Pollination Group 4) - will produce good crops without pollination
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

This Canadian variety flowers late, avoiding lingering frosts which can inhibit fruit production in other varieties
You'll get reliable, heavy crops of cherries, possibly the largest yield of any cherry
The flavour is excellent, with a complex aromatic taste following the initial sweet hit
Mid season harvest - Through July
Colt Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Self fertile (Pollination Group 2) - will produce good crops without pollination
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

A super reliable cropper with large crops of cherries and good resistance to cracking
RHS Award Winner for its large yields and consistent performance
Excellent, refined flavour. Not overly sweet but with real depth and a sharp edge
Mid season harvest - Through July
Colt Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Not self fertile - Pollination Group 4 Requires pollination by another cherry tree within a mile's radius. They need to flower at the same time. Cherries in the same pollination group, or one either side, can pollinate each other. In built up areas it is unlikely that there won't be a suitable pollination partner within a mileMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

All the bare root fruit trees you need to start your own orchard - harvest fresh cherries, plums and pears from July to October
Includes Sunburst Cherry, a self fertile variety with large sweet black cherries for eating
RHS Award winning Conference Pear is the nation's favourite, with juicy, aromatic fruit
Victoria Plum gives huge crops of purple fruits with sweet yellow flesh, ideal for cooking or eating
Mid and late season harvests mean that you'll have a constant supply of fruit throughout the summer and into autumn
Compact trees all grow to a maximum size of 4 x 4m - perfect for all sizes of garden
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

An excellent cropper, expect impressive hauls even during our worse summers
The quality of the cherries is rated highly, with large uniform fruits that tend not to split
The taste is fantastic, with sweet juicy cherries without any bitterness
Summer Sun has a more compact habit than other cherries so is perfect for smaller spaces or those who want a more easily manageable tree (or just easier to pick cherries!)
Late Harvest - July/August
Max size H4m x W4m - Colt Rootstock Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Partially Self fertile (Pollination Group 3) - will benefit from a pollination partner Will fruit better when pollinated by another Pear tree. To pollinate, they must be within a mile's radius of each other. They need to flower at the same time. Pears are in the same pollination group, or one either side, can pollinate each other. In built up areas it is unlikely that there won't be a suitable pollination partner within a mileMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Our growers' best fruit varieties for growing in pots on a patio, these three super-versatile trees have been hand picked by fruit experts John and Josh to give you a variety of fruit from July to October
All three trees are winners of the RHS Award of Garden Merit for exceptional performance in all garden settings
All three also hold RHS Plants for Pollinators status due to their beautiful spring blossom which provides nectar for bees, butterflies and other insects
Includes Stella Cherry, Conference Pear and Victoria Plum - all delicious, reliable and compact trees with fruit that's good for eating fresh, cooking or preserving
Stella Cherry produces sweet dark red, aromatic eating cherries with a long cropping season from late July to August
The UK's favourite, Conference Pear has the most sweet, melt-in-the-mouth flesh and a late harvest time from September to October
Victoria Plum is a classic heritage variety with extra large purple, yellow-fleshed fruit produced in abundance in August
All three trees are self fertile, meaning that they don't need a pollination partner and you'll get a good crop with just one tree
Easy to grow - just plant them in a pot at least 30 x 30cm wide and deep, in well drained garden compost and position in a sunny, sheltered spot on a patio, deck, balcony, yard or even in a border
Available as bare root, potted or cordon trees to suit every garden
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Early season dessert cherry - ready for picking in early July
Produces a heavy crop of large, deep red-black fruits
Ideal for growing in pots on the patio
Sweet, aromatic and full of juice - eat fresh from the tree
Grows to a compact 4 x 4m
Minimal pruning required
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Classic candy-red dessert cherry variety
Rich and sweet with a hint of sharpness
Very late ripening - pick from early August
Has been awarded both the RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators status
Longer picking period
Self fertile variety - does not require a pollination partner
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

A superb dessert cherry with firm and juicy dark red flesh - eat straight from the tree!
Produces heavy yields of large fruits
Late fruiting variety - harvest your crop in July/August
Has the greatest resistance to cracking of any cherry variety - you're guaranteed an unblemished crop
Not self fertile - needs a pollination partner
Compact variety enables you to grow cherries in a border, container, on a patio or even in a pot
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Everything you need to start growing fruit in your garden - pick fresh cherries, apples and plums from July to November
Includes glossy, dark and sweet Morello cherry - the best cherry variety for cooking
RHS award winning Opal plum produces large crops of red fruits with sweet yellow flesh
The very popular Braeburn apple is a crisp, red eating variety
All three are self fertile, hardy and suitable for any size of garden
These trees all boast spectacular spring blossom and are highly beneficial to pollinators
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

An unusual dual use cherry, sweet enough to eat fresh when fully ripe, but also preserves well and makes delicious jams, pies and liqueurs
Ideal if you only have a small space and want to enjoy both cooking and eating cherries
A sweet, tangy flavour when eaten ripe, but you should wait until fully ripe to get the best taste
Early Harvest - Early July
Colt Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Partially Self fertile (Pollination Group 3) will produce fruit without pollination but will benefit from a pollination partner within pollination groups 1, 2, or 3 within a mile's radius to really increase crops. In most built up areas there should be a pollination partner in range. MORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

A beautiful early season dessert cherry with a sweet, rich flavour
Large, aromatic cherries ripen to a deep red-black
A reliable and easy to grow tree with heavy crops
Colt rootstock results in a naturally compact tree suitable for borders, patios or even pots
Not self fertile - needs a pollination partner
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

A full season collection of early, mid and late harvesting cherry varieties, perfect for cooking and eating
Includes RHS award winner Kordia, a deep black mid-season cherry with large fruits and a refined flavour
Merchant is an award winning dessert cherry with a red-black colour which is renowned for its heavy yields
Regina is truly the queen of cherries! This late season is super juicy and can be enjoyed straight from the tree
These naturally compact trees can be grown in borders or even in patio pots
Your cherry trees will all cross-pollinate each other, giving you a fantastic crop from all three right through July and August
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Very early season cherry, ready to harvest from mid-May onwards
Large dark and very juicy cherries with a sweet flavour
This tree grows vigorously with an upright habit, beginning to spread as it matures
A compact size of 4 x 4m, ideal for small spaces
Pollination group 2 - requires a pollination partner
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

A very popular dessert cherry with a firm flesh and sweet flavour
If you looked up the colour 'cherry red', you'd find a picture of 'Van'!
Resistant to cracking
Easy to grow for bumper crops
Not just delicious to eat fresh, 'Van' is also great for cooking, jams and liqueurs
Mid season - harvest in July and early August
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Big, dark heart-shaped black cherries with a lovely firm bite
Sweet flavour ideal for eating fresh from the tree or for baking and preserves
Self fertile variety does not require a pollination partner
Large yields and regular cropping
Late season variety - ripens from mid July
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

We asked our expert fruit tree growers which fruits are best trees to grow in smaller gardens or pots and these are their top choices. John and Josh have over a hundred years of fruit growing in their family, so they should know!
The 'Discovery' apple tree is Josh's favourite. He says it's the easiest to grow, crops well and tastes super sweet. It happens to be much more compact that other apples, growing to barely 3m tall and can be kept smaller with annual trimming. We wouldn't recommend Patio Apples, they can't be relied upon for good crops, but Discovery certainly can
Brown Turkey fig is Josh's award-winning pick for its easy growing, compact size and the best taste of any fig. It loves to be grown in pots too, so you can pop it on the patio or on a balcony.
'Morello' cherry is recommended by John as it is a compact variety, which doesn't mind the shade. That means you have a few more options for placement, and it can be trained easily up a wall, saving even more space! The cherries themselves are world famous and the ultimate for pies and desserts.
All are fully hardy in the UK and crop reliably each year
Please see individual tree pages for sizes, harvest times and more
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Have your (cherry) cake and eat it too - Sunburst is a sweet, rich black cherry that's not just for cooking but eating fresh too! In fact it was the original sweet black cherry. The OG.
If you only have space for one cherry tree in your garden, we'd go for this one (don't tell the other trees)
Mid season harvest - your cherries will be ripe and ready to pick around the second or third week of July
Self fertile (Pollination Group 4) - Sunburst will produce good crops all by itself without pollination by another tree
Ultra reliable - Sunburst won't let you down, run around or desert you. It'll also produce a good yield of cherries year on year
Good disease resistance, and laughs in the face of pests
Cordon Trained: Max size H2m x W1m This tree has been pruned and trained to create a cordon shape, which will result in narrow upright tree, with only short side branches. This is perfect for smaller spaces, whilst still produces a good amount of fruitMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Sweet dark red, aromatic eating cherries
High yields and a long cropping season lasting several weeks
A versatile tree that responds well to pruning, making it ideal for fan or espalier training
Late Harvest - July/August
Self-fertile (Pollination Group 4) - will produce good crops without pollination
Dwarf: Max size H1.5m x W1m Patio trees are pruned and trained to be suitable for growing in pots, on patios. This means they will be fine with their growth being restricted and produce a productive little treeMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single-use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better-shaped tree. This can stop the tree from becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Naturally compact patio cherry perfect for pots!
Sweet, rich and aromatic eating cherry
Easy to grow with a high yield of fruit
Early Harvest - Early July
Max size H1.5m x W1m - Dwarf Patio trees are pruned and trained to be suitable for growing in pots, on patios. This means they will be fine with their growth being restricted and will grow into a productive little treeMORE
Self fertile (Pollination Group 4) - will produce good crops without pollination
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

A supersize, light coloured dessert cherry with a mouthwatering taste
Attractive fruit - white fleshed with a red blush
Mid season - harvest in July
Ideal size for the average garden
Spring blossom makes this tree ideal for attracting pollinators
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Sweet dark red, aromatic eating cherries
High yields and a long cropping season lasting several weeks
A versatile tree that responds well to pruning, making it ideal for fan or espalier training
Late Harvest - July/August
Self-fertile (Pollination Group 4) - will produce good crops without pollination
Cordon Trained: Max size H2m x W1m This tree has been pruned and trained to create a cordon shape, which will result in a narrow upright tree, with only short side branches. This is perfect for smaller spaces, whilst still produces a good amount of fruitMORE
Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single-use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better-shaped tree. This can stop the tree from becoming leggy, and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE