The Wild Cherry or Gean Tree (Prunus avium) is a well-known tree in Scotland, but also widely planted in other parts of Britain.  Given its final height of 30m (100ft), this is a large tree, so well-suited to a large garden or part of a new native woodland planting.  Distinguishing features are the smooth grey bark, which exhibits mahogany-red colouring, in time peeling and becomong deeply fissured. Attractive white cup-shaped flowers in clusters along with leaves appear in spring.  Summer sees the production of masses of brilliantly coloured red -black coloured cherries.  The jury is out on their edible qualities!  Expect a final height of 30m (100ft).

Woodland Design Principles

Typically, Wild Cherry or Gean is planted in groups of between 10 and 25 trees along the woodland edge.  This number of trees is ideal for creating a wildlife habitat and a meaningful source of food and shelter.  Spacing may vary between 1m (3ft 4in) and 5m (16ft 8in).  The aim is to mimic what nature intended and thus avoid artificial lines.  Blending of one species into another is suggested although bearing in mind different growth rates.  This tree is of primary importance as a key native species and will create an important food source for a number of avian spcies.

Rabbit  and Deer Protection

We offer a range of tree shelters that will protect your trees against possible attack.  Click on this Tree Protection Link and it will take you to all of these products. 

Benefits of using our plug plant trees

Our trees are sold as plug plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March).  All of these trees are UK grown, which is important for successful establishment.