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Wild Cherry hedging shrubs

Prunus avium

From £1.59

Wild Cherry hedging shrubs are unequivocally one of the most ornamental of our native hedging species. With masses of white flowers from early spring followed by red cherries which are popular with the birds and then wonderful autumnal colour, Prunus avium is an attractive native shrub or can be allowed to grow as a hedgerow tree.

Grouped product items
ImageRoot TypeHeight NowExtra InfoNo Per
Metre
1+10+50+100+250+QtyAdd
Wild Cherry 40/60cm bare root
Wild Cherry 40/60cm bare root

Bare Root

40/60cm

5 to 7

£1.59

£1.59

£1.49

£1.49

£1.49

Wild Cherry 30/50cm Cell grown
Wild Cherry 30/50cm Cell grown

Pot Grown
Cell Grown

30/50cm

Min qty 12

5 to 7

£3.49

£3.49

£3.49

£3.49

£3.49

Wild Cherry hedge (Prunus avium) description

The small cherries produced by this native shrub are edible but bitter and loved by birds. They can be foraged to make Wild Cherry brandy, a tasty tipple from this edible hedge. The white flowers open from reddish-pink buds in spring along with the mid-green foliage.

Most popular uses for Wild Cherry

Prunus avium provides a splash of colour in the autumn and the spring and so is ideal for adding seasonal interest to a native hedgerow or to grow alone as a hedgerow tree.

Combine Prunus avium with

We recommend combining this species with other native plants to create a dense and diverse mix.

Expected growth rates of wild cherry hedge plants

Wild Cherry will achieve 20-40cm a year and is perfect for heights of 1.5-4m.

Care advice for prunus avium plants

Prunus avium needs less attention than most. Any pruning should take place in winter. Please view the best4hedging care and pruning instructions in our advice section.

Planting density recommendations for wild cherry hedging

For information on planting density please see the product table. In the 'No. Per Metre' column, you will find our recommended plant density for each individual plant species and root type.

Our Wild Cherry hedges are available year-round as pot grown and cell grown plants or, from November - mid/late May, Prunus avium can be purchased as bare roots, using cold stored plants towards the end of the season.

The bulk of our Wild Cherry shrubs are UK grown by our experts whose experience of nursery growing is second to none. Occasionally, we source Prunus avium hedging plants from outside of the UK. In this instance, we strive to guarantee our suppliers are unbeaten on quality. At best4hedging we endeavour to make certain that your plants reach you in the freshest condition and that they are of the highest standard, whilst protecting our outstanding prices. Rest assured, you can buy Prunus avium hedges online with complete confidence.

Delivery Time - Please note that delivery times are currently 2-7 days. *Some troughs, trees and premium products may take up to 14 days delivery.

Free Delivery - The majority of orders over the minimum order values shown below are delivered FREE to UK Mainland. Please note, we are unable to deliver to N.I. and the Republic of Ireland.   (Exceptions apply - see Delivery Areas)

all costs & min.order

min. order
free delivery

bare
root

root
ball

pot grown
& topiary

cell
grown

instant
trough

trees

planting essentials

standard box delivery
£14.99

£60

bare roots up to 1.2m

-

pot size up to and including 7.5L

all
(min qty 12)

-

ornamental & fruit trees

all tools, irrigation, canes & mulch matting

tall box delivery
£14.99

£60

bare roots 1.2m+

 

 

 

 

 

 

pallet delivery
£60.00

£350

-

all

pot size 10L & above,  root ball & topiary

-

all
(min qty 3)

 

topsoil

pleached trees delivery
£450.00

£1500

 

 

 

 

 

All pleached trees

 

 

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