Prunus avium / Wild Cherry Blossom
Price range: €180.00 through €285.00
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Description
Graceful, generous, and full of seasonal beauty, Prunus avium, our native wild cherry, is a wonderful tree for bringing softness, blossom, and wildlife value into the garden. In spring, its branches are covered in delicate white flowers, creating a light, airy display that feels fresh and full of promise. As the season moves on, rich green leaves fill out the canopy before turning warm shades in autumn.
There is something beautifully natural about this tree. It has a relaxed, elegant presence that suits larger gardens, naturalistic planting schemes, and spaces where you want a tree to feel rooted in the landscape rather than overly formal.
Why we love it
- Clouds of delicate white blossom in spring
- A beautiful native tree with a natural, graceful habit
- Lovely seasonal interest from blossom to autumn colour
- Supports wildlife and pollinators
- A timeless choice for larger gardens and open spaces
Best spot in the garden
Prunus avium grows best in full sun or light partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. It is happiest with room to grow and develop its natural shape, making it best suited to larger gardens, paddock planting, or more open landscapes.
It works especially well for:
- Larger gardens
- Naturalistic planting schemes
- Wildlife-friendly spaces
- Orchard-style settings
- Feature planting in open lawns
What to expect
This is a medium to large deciduous tree with a broad, elegant canopy and a naturally airy shape. In spring, it produces masses of white blossom, followed by fresh green foliage through summer and warm autumn colour later in the year.
Its native character gives it a softer, more informal feel than some ornamental cherries, making it especially lovely in gardens that lean towards a more natural style.
Caragh’s Garden Notebook
Native trees bring a quiet kind of beauty to a garden — the sort that settles in and feels as though it has always belonged there. Prunus avium is a lovely choice if you want spring blossom with a wilder, more natural feel. Give it space, and it will reward you with years of seasonal interest and gentle presence.
A lovely choice if you want…
- A native tree with spring blossom
- A graceful, natural shape
- Seasonal beauty with wildlife value
- A tree that feels rooted in the landscape
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