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Prunus Serrula Tibetica, Tibetan Cherry Options Explained
120-180 cm : Supplied in a 5-9 Litre container, 2-3 years old.
150-180cm: Supplied in a 7-15L container, 2-3 years old. Half standard.
180-240cm: Supplied in a 12-18L container and 2-3 years old. Single Stem/Half Standard.
Multistem : Supplied in a 7-15 Litre container, 2-4 years old, 100+cm tall
(RB)Multi-stem 200-250cm Nov to Mar: Rootball, 200-2250cm tall, available November to March (maybe April)
Prunus Serrula Tibetica, Tibetan Cherry (click the link for cheaper bare root Prunus Serrula Tibetan Cherry tree)
The Tibetan Cherry Tree (Prunus Serrula) is easily recognised for its polished mahogany coloured bark. This bark falls off in strips as the tree ages. One of our best-selling ornamental trees, this tree is a magnificent point of interest in a garden, particularly during winter. The bark maintains its colour and shine, almost as if it has been polished throughout the year. This tree produces, small, white flowers which are almost totally hidden by willow-type leaves in spring, immediately followed by small, cherry fruits. Expect the tree to be at around 4m high at 10 years old so this would be considered a small tree.
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See What Our Customers Are Saying About Prunus Serrula
Hi, Sorry for the delay in response. Our tree arrived safe and well. We are really happy with its form, it is now a lovely centrepiece to our small garden. It has also survived a very stormy night with just a few wind-scorched leaves. Thank you Joanne 0618
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
Fruit On Ornamental Cherry Trees
If any fruits are formed, they will be small, inedible and barely noticeable.
