Cherry 'Queen Mary' Columnar Tree (Bare Root) by You Garden

25 GBP

There's nothing like the taste of home grown fruit, but if you're short on space, deciding which tree to choose can be difficult. Not any longer, as we bring you the amazing 'Queen Mary' cherry.Developed to have a naturally columnar habit and no branches, the 'Queen Mary' cherry has been bred, rather than pruned into its upright shape, so it will maintain its form without the need for special training or pruning. Stunning spring cherry blossom is followed in July by the fabulous large, dark red and aromatic fruit that's just begging to be eaten!Self-fertile and reaching a height of just 2m in 5 years, harvesting the fruit of 'Queen Mary' couldn't be easier as the cherries grow naturally close to the main stem instead of on branches. As well as being a productive fruit tree, it also makes a magnificent addition to your patio or balcony so that you can snack on the delicious cherries, fresh from the tree. Supplied as a bare root tree (dormant Nov - Mar), ready to plant, growing to 2m in 5 years. Caring for your Bare Root Tree On receipt, soak the roots in water for at least two hours (overnight is better).Select an appropriate spot for your tree, making sure that you give it enough space to growDig a hole twice the width of the roots, fork over the bottom to loosen the soilAdd some good quality fertiliser e.g. Blood Fish & BoneAim to plant at the same depth as the soil mark on the trunk. Holding the tree upright with one hand, slowly backfill the hole with soil.Use your heel to compact the soil around the rose to ensure good contact with the rootsNo special pruning is required, but If side branches form, remove them in winter.

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