Cherry tree

I'd love a flowering cherry but im unsure. The roots are shallow, will this just become a problem in the future? It isnt evergreen, I dont have enough evergreen plants and shrubs for me to warrant giving up space to something that will give limited interest.

How can I get around all of this?:confused:

 

Aren't there some u can plant in pots. That solves the root prob and then maybe plant something ever green in the pot. I'm sure someone else will come up with much better ideas than me. I've got 2 cherry trees on order can't remember which ones tho

 

Aren't they gorgeous!

I'd love to have them in there somewhere, but really want to think about this and find the best type and place for it

 

Heya, I have just bought a prunus serrula (flowering cherry). I have been coveting the tree for ages and am now in the position to plant out. I have not had any reports in relation to this particular strain of cherry having shallow roots. The most reason I chose the serrula is for the beautiful waxy red bark which promotes all round interest. It grows to around 15ft and has the most amazing blossom yeilds. I understand your issue with the greenery, it's difficult huh! Are your wishes only for a tree or would you consider a shrub and would it need to be flowering? How much space do you have? Do you have height restrictions?

Carly x

 

Hi forget-me-not

Just get one! Seriously, you're obviously itching to get otherwise you wouldn't have come on here. Firstly you mention shallow roots - Not a problem. The majority of all trees have their roots on the top three feet of soil anyway - it's where they capture the rainwater best. Cherries are no different to any other species. Secondly you mention that it's not evergreen and will give you limited interest. Nah, not even. Autumn and winter are harsh times for all plants and they need time to take time out. It's nature, don't be bummed out by it. Cherry tree bark with it's ringed pattern can be very appealing and be of interest. More importantly, just think of the interest you'll get when the tree is in full flower!!

 

Hi Carly,

It's the cherry I was looking for really. I've always loved them Height restrictions, hmm, I dont have a massive garden so wouldnt want a tree that filled my garden with shade. I relatively small tree would suit I think

Hi Tree surfer, Ah its the flowers that seduce me into buying one!
I bought a cherry for my previous garden, then I had to move :( so I never really got to see the bark as it was essentially a very slim trunk. The tree was tiny and the leaves were tiny and the only thing to look at was the blossom. I was gutted when I had to leave it behind all the same

Would you suggest a particular cherry?

 

So many to chose from, forget-me-not. Most, if not all, of the Japanese cherries (Prunus serrulata var.) have beautiful foliage. You may want to try such trees as Shirotae, Amanogawa and Kanzan (popular as a street tree). Hokusai and Mikurama-gaeshi have a more upright form while the others are more open crowned. Best bet is to try and find a few garden centres, maybe one that specialises in cherry trees, and take a look at what suits your garden best.

 

The maximum growth of the prunus serrula is 10mts x 10mts, however you can prune according to your on desire. The prunus serrulata is gorgeous too, it's leaves turn golden bronze in thte autumn. I'm trying to attach pictures for you but don't know how??? Can anyone help with that? So, if you go into google images and put in the latin you will see the bark, the leaf and the flower too. Prunus Pandora is a smaller tree and is rife with pink blossom, height & spread 8mts. It could have possibly been the tree you had, it is mostly blossom. I hope this has helped a little. If you know how to attach pic's then tell me and i'll send you mine! Good luck and let me know your decision!

 

I love cherries too. They also have gorgeous autumn colour so that is double interest in my book:thumb:

 

Our Cherry Tree.



The Blossom

 

That is sooooo pwitty! I love them too. Were you able to manipulate how it grew or did it branch out naturally that way?

 

Hi Carly.

It was here when we moved in, but there is no evidence of it being pollarded so it's grown like that naturally.:thumb:

But we are going to have to remove/shorten some branches as they are growing over the guttering...seems a shame though.

 

These are what I've ordered:

http://www.suttons.co.uk/pd_231378_Cherry_Twin_Pack_-_Summer_Sun_and_Regina.htm