For taller options and non-tree planting schemes Contact us stating species, height/girth and delivery postcode.
Mature Wild Cherry or Gean or Mazzard Tree Options Explained
90-120cm: 1-3L pot, 1-3 years old.
150+: 5-9L pot, minimum height 150cm.
175+: 12-15L pot, half standard, 175-200cm tall.
200-250: 12-20L pot, half standard, 200-250cm tall.
The red-brown wood of the Wild Cherry or Gean as it is known in Scotland is used in cabinet making and for musical instruments and pipes. As its own fruits tend to be bitter, it is one of the parents of most european cultivated cherries. It is one of the most attractive of our native, woodland trees, in time this becomes a medium to large tree with a broadly rounded form. Its white flowers in spring are followed by foliage which commonly exhibits good autumn colouring of red and gold.
Our Wild Cherry or Gean or Mazzard trees are supplied at a height of between 150 - 200cm a 7-12 litre container for year round planting and better results than from either bare-root or root-balled stock.
A medium sized tree, so expect a height of up to 6 metres (20 foot) after 10 years.
Message card included at no additional cost if required. Just add the information required on the card at checkout.
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.
