Quality tree
The tree was delivered, carefully packed. It has always looked healthy and one year on, it's growing well. Sadly the frost prevented any blossom this year, but I don't think that's the tree's fault!
Fossil Betty
Kent
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
The tree was delivered, carefully packed. It has always looked healthy and one year on, it's growing well. Sadly the frost prevented any blossom this year, but I don't think that's the tree's fault!
Fossil Betty
Kent
Gorgeous small tree, lovely shape. It only went in last year but was smothered in pink blossom. It has survived this awful winter and has started to put on buds so I'm hoping for another good show this year. The leaves turned a lovely autumn colour.
TP49
Croydon
100.0
Lea
It will depend on your soil type, however as a very general rule, the roots will spread roughly the same width (or just a little wider) as the crown of the plant.
Helen
INAMIA
Hello, It sounds as though the plant would benefit from a larger pot, more fertiliser, and possibly more water - and now is an ideal time to re-pot it. I would use John Innes No2 or 3 compost, which does have enough nutrients for the time being. In spring then, you can start to feed it with a good, general purpose fertiliser - following the manufacturers instructions, and make sure it is kept well watered during the warmer weather. As for the root systems, as a general rule, Prunus tend to have relatively shallow roots.
Helen
Twig
Hello, 7 - 8' is really very small for a tree, so your best option may be some shrubs, which tend to be lower growing. Here are some that can cope with exposure and don't mind being cut back if they get too big. Aucuba http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.aucuba/sort.0/ Elaeagnus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.elaeagnus/sort.0/ Euonymus Red Cascade http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/euonymus-europaeus-red-cascade/classid.2000012888/ Berberis darwinii http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/berberis-darwinii/classid.299/ Viburnum tinus French White http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/viburnum-tinus-french-white/classid.4484/ Salix caprea Kilmarnock http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/salix-caprea-kilmarnock/classid.4700/
Helen
chook4
Hello, I'm afraid that Prunus generally prefer moist but free-draining soil to perform at their best. For heavy clay soil I would suggest looking for trees such as willow, cornus or poplars - I'm sorry they might not be as exciting as cherry trees! When planting I would advise digging the hole at least 3x the size of the plant and incorporating lots of horticultural grit, composted bark and well-rotted garden compost to help improve the soil and increase drainage. However the best option if you want to include a cherry tree would be if you could create a raised bed incorporating plenty of the materials mentioned above. The best time for any pruning is immediately after flowering in summer to reduce the risk of infection by silver leaf or bacterial canker. Alternatively, you could try growing a small cherry tree in a large pot, such as Prunus incisa Kojo-no-mai http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/classid.4298, Prunus incisa Pendula http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/classid.2000018168, Prunus mume Beni-Chidori http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/classid.2000011175, or Prunus Hillings Weeping http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/classid.2000012093. I hope this helps. Sarah.
Gleaming Gem
Hello Nick, I suspect these might be too big (5' is really extremely small for a tree), but there are a couple of very compact plants that may be suitable. Here are some of the best. Prunus mume Ben-chidori http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/small-garden-trees/prunus-mume-beni-chidori/classid.2000011175/ Prunus Kiku-shidare-zakura http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/prunus-kiku-shidare-zakura/classid.4643/ Magnolia stellata http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/magnolia-stellata-/classid.4139/ Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulous http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/cotoneaster-hybridus-pendulus/classid.2000003017/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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Hazel M
Hello Hazel, I think a cherry would be lovely, but you should opt for one of the smaller types so it doesn't take over you whole garden. The best is probably Prunus Kiku-shidare-zakura - just click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/prunus-kiku-shidare-zakura/classid.4643/ As for the boiler, if you opt for any of the group 3 Clematis, then these get cut back hard each year in early spring, so you may be able to peel it off the boiler as it dies down. My favourites are:- C. Alba Luxurians http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/normal-flowers/clematis-alba-luxurians/classid.7066/ C. Abundance http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/clematis-abundance/classid.2000005866/ or C. Arabella http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/clematis-arabella/classid.2000004765/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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matthew sissons
Hello There, I do not have a list of plants which are toxic to cats (perhaps your vet could help you with that), but you could consider any of the following plants, which are happy in really large pots as long as you make sure they are kept well fed and watered Acer palmatum Bloodgood http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/acer-palmatum-bloodgood/classid.81/ Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan' http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/acer-shirasawanum-jordan-pbr/classid.2000018108/ Prunus Snow Showers http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/prunus-snow-showers/classid.2000018169/ Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/prunus-kiku-shidare-zakura/classid.4643/ Pyrus salicifolia Pendula http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/pyrus-salicifolia-pendula/classid.4672/ I hope this gives you a few ideas
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Mark Petitt
Hello Mark, There are some lovely smaller cherries, which will be happy in large pots as long as they are kept well fed and watered - here are some of the best. Prunus Hillings Weeping http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/prunus-hillings-weeping/classid.2000012093/ Prunus Snow Showers http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/prunus-snow-showers/classid.2000018169/ Prunus incisa Kojo-no-mai http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/prunus-incisa-kojo-no-mai/classid.4298/ Prunus Kiku-shidare-zakura http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/prunus-kiku-shidare-zakura/classid.4643/ Prunus mume Beni-chidore http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/small-garden-trees/prunus-mume-beni-chidori/classid.2000011175/
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Scott Gilmour
Hello Scott, You should dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the existing rootball of the plant. You should then dig in lots of composted organic matter (or John Innes No 3 compost) and backfill until the plant will sit (without its pot) at the same soil level as it had in the pot. You can then gently backfill the sides around the rootball and firm it down without compacting it. As for watering, this will depend on a number of factors, but to be sure all you need to do is keep an eye on it and water it when the surrounding soil feels dry. We do have an article on how to plant on our site which you may find useful - just click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/features/_/artcat.114/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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David Poulter
There are some wonderful plants that would be suitable - here are some of my favourites. Prunus Amanogawa http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=4640&CategoryID=7 Arbutus unedo http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=78419&CategoryID=7 Malus floribunda http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=4584&CategoryID= Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=4594&CategoryID= Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=4651&CategoryID= Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=4643&CategoryID= Betula pendula 'Youngii' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=358&CategoryID= Sorbus cashmiriana http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=4726&CategoryID= Amelanchier lamarckii http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=257&CategoryID= Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=138&CategoryID= Useful articles: http://www.crocus.co.uk/plantdoctor/trees/ http://www.crocus.co.uk/feature/plantingtrees/
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