SEEDS OF WILD CHERRY - PRUNUS AVIUM
The Wild Cherry is a fruit tree as well as a valuable timber. Urban gardens and public green areas. The wild cherry tree produces one of the best quality wood and it is of a high value in the furniture industry and carpentry. The blackish wild cherry is smaller and sourer tasting than the cultivated varieties of cherries.
Deciduous tree growing up to 30m with lovely white flowers before the leaves. Oval leaves with a serrated edge. Prefers well-drained, deep, cool and fertile soils. It cannot stand flooded soils.
It is possible to sow in Spring with stratified seeds or to sow in Autumn directly with freshly harvested seed.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds |
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | White |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC), No drought resistant |
| Plant use | Fruit production, Gardening, Landscaping, Shade tree, Singular, Street Tree, Timber, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 5 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to alkaline |
| Soil - Type | Deep, Fertile |
| Stratification | Yes |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !