{"product_id":"wild-cherry-prunus-avium","title":"Wild Cherry (prunus avium)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous tree (up to 20–30m tall) with stunning white blossom in spring – one of the most beautiful native flowering trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVital early nectar and pollen source for bees and other pollinators; supports over 50 insect species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces small red cherries in summer, eagerly eaten by birds (thrushes, blackbirds); provides nesting sites and habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular golden-orange to red autumn foliage; attractive silvery-brown bark with horizontal bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing, hardy, and tolerant of most well-drained soils; ideal for woodland edges, wildlife gardens, or as a specimen tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil (tolerates clay or chalk but dislikes shallow\/wet sites); sheltered from strong winds; requires ample space – unsuitable for small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; incorporate organic matter in poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed competition and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning; protect young trees from rabbits\/deer. Birds will take the fruit the moment it turns red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58487285776728,"sku":null,"price":1.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58487285809496,"sku":null,"price":1.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58487285842264,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_6296.jpg?v=1789934113","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/wild-cherry-prunus-avium","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}