Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers O-Q : PLUM, MYROBALAN Prunus cerasifera, Cherry Plum

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 25ft (7.6m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-1.5ft (30-45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil

Masses of pure white flowers smother the branches in early March before the leaves appear and these are followed in autumn by tasty red or yellow, spherical cherry-plums on mature plants. It will form a dense deciduous hedge and its thorny twigs will make it an effective barrier. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. TREE 20ft x 20ft (6m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft (7.6m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Sd  2-3ft 60-90cm £0.79 £0.69 £0.60 £0.51 Sd = Bare rooted seedling. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. Orders for bare-rooted plants will be despatched in November. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.