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Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium

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£0.79 - £104.79
Current price £0.79

Sweet Cherry hedging plants (Prunus avium) bring white spring blossoms, red cherries and autumn foliage to informal boundaries. They suit natural screens and wildlife-friendly planting in fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny position.

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Bare Root (9 sizes)

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15-30cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£0.76 each
10% off10–19 plants£0.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£0.68 each
20% off50–99 plants£0.64 each
25% off100+ plants£0.60 each
Current price £0.79each

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15-30cm

£0.79 each

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30-50cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£1.04 each
10% off10–19 plants£0.99 each
15% off20–49 plants£0.93 each
20% off50–99 plants£0.88 each
25% off100+ plants£0.82 each
Current price £1.09each

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30-50cm

£1.09 each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£1.33 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.26 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.19 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.12 each
25% off100+ plants£1.05 each
Current price £1.39each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm

£1.39 each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 70-90cm, Bare Root

70-90cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£1.71 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.62 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.53 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.44 each
25% off100+ plants£1.35 each
Current price £1.79each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 70-90cm, Bare Root

70-90cm

£1.79 each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 90-110cm, Bare Root

90-110cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£2.09 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.98 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.87 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.76 each
25% off100+ plants£1.65 each
Current price £2.19each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 90-110cm, Bare Root

90-110cm

£2.19 each

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110-130cm · Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plants£2.66 each
10% off10–19 plants£2.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£2.38 each
20% off50–99 plants£2.24 each
25% off100+ plants£2.10 each
Current price £2.79each

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110-130cm

£2.79 each

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130-150cm · Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plants£3.61 each
10% off10–19 plants£3.42 each
15% off20–49 plants£3.23 each
20% off50–99 plants£3.04 each
25% off100+ plants£2.85 each
Current price £3.79each

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130-150cm

£3.79 each

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150-170cm · Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plants£5.51 each
10% off10–19 plants£5.22 each
15% off20–49 plants£4.93 each
20% off50–99 plants£4.64 each
25% off100+ plants£4.35 each
Current price £5.79each

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150-170cm

£5.79 each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 170-200cm, Bare Root

170-200cm · Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plants£7.41 each
10% off10–19 plants£7.02 each
15% off20–49 plants£6.63 each
20% off50–99 plants£6.24 each
25% off100+ plants£5.85 each
Current price £7.79each

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 170-200cm, Bare Root

170-200cm

£7.79 each

Pot Grown (9 sizes)

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15-30cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£2.09 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.98 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.87 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.76 each
25% off100+ plants£1.65 each
Current price £2.19each

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15-30cm

£2.19 each

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30-50cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£3.99 each
10% off10–19 plants£3.78 each
15% off20–49 plants£3.57 each
20% off50–99 plants£3.36 each
25% off100+ plants£3.15 each
Current price £4.19each

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30-50cm

£4.19 each

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50-70cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£6.46 each
10% off10–19 plants£6.12 each
15% off20–49 plants£5.78 each
20% off50–99 plants£5.44 each
25% off100+ plants£5.10 each
Current price £6.79each

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50-70cm

£6.79 each

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70-90cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£10.26 each
10% off10–19 plants£9.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£9.18 each
20% off50–99 plants£8.64 each
25% off100+ plants£8.10 each
Current price £10.79each

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70-90cm

£10.79 each

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90-110cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£15.96 each
10% off10–19 plants£15.12 each
15% off20–49 plants£14.28 each
20% off50–99 plants£13.44 each
25% off100+ plants£12.60 each
Current price £16.79each

Photograph coming soon for Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 90-110cm, Pot Grown. Refer to similar sizes or contact us for up-to-date images.

90-110cm

£16.79 each

Photograph coming soon for Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 110-130cm, Pot Grown. Refer to similar sizes or contact us for up-to-date images.

110-130cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£21.66 each
10% off10–19 plants£20.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£19.38 each
20% off50–99 plants£18.24 each
25% off100+ plants£17.10 each
Current price £22.79each

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110-130cm

£22.79 each

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130-150cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£32.11 each
10% off10–19 plants£30.42 each
15% off20–49 plants£28.73 each
20% off50–99 plants£27.04 each
25% off100+ plants£25.35 each
Current price £33.79each

Photograph coming soon for Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 130-150cm, Pot Grown. Refer to similar sizes or contact us for up-to-date images.

130-150cm

£33.79 each

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150-170cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£49.21 each
10% off10–19 plants£46.62 each
15% off20–49 plants£44.03 each
20% off50–99 plants£41.44 each
25% off100+ plants£38.85 each
Current price £51.79each

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150-170cm

£51.79 each

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170-200cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£57.76 each
10% off10–19 plants£54.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£51.68 each
20% off50–99 plants£48.64 each
25% off100+ plants£45.60 each
Current price £60.79each

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170-200cm

£60.79 each

Root Ball (6 sizes)

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110-130cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£24.51 each
10% off10–19 plants£23.22 each
15% off20–49 plants£21.93 each
20% off50–99 plants£20.64 each
25% off100+ plants£19.35 each
Current price £25.79each

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110-130cm

£25.79 each

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130-150cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£31.16 each
10% off10–19 plants£29.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£27.88 each
20% off50–99 plants£26.24 each
25% off100+ plants£24.60 each
Current price £32.79each

Photograph coming soon for Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus avium – 130-150cm, Root Ball. Refer to similar sizes or contact us for up-to-date images.

130-150cm

£32.79 each

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150-170cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£41.61 each
10% off10–19 plants£39.42 each
15% off20–49 plants£37.23 each
20% off50–99 plants£35.04 each
25% off100+ plants£32.85 each
Current price £43.79each

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150-170cm

£43.79 each

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170-200cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£53.96 each
10% off10–19 plants£51.12 each
15% off20–49 plants£48.28 each
20% off50–99 plants£45.44 each
25% off100+ plants£42.60 each
Current price £56.79each

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170-200cm

£56.79 each

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200-230cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£78.66 each
10% off10–19 plants£74.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£70.38 each
20% off50–99 plants£66.24 each
25% off100+ plants£62.10 each
Current price £82.79each

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200-230cm

£82.79 each

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230-250cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£99.56 each
10% off10–19 plants£94.32 each
15% off20–49 plants£89.08 each
20% off50–99 plants£83.84 each
25% off100+ plants£78.60 each
Current price £104.79each

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230-250cm

£104.79 each

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Full Description

Sweet Cherry grows best in well-drained, fertile soils, such as loamy or sandy types. It prefers full sun, which encourages the best flowering and fruiting, but can tolerate partial shade. Regular watering during dry spells and in its first year helps with establishment, while a light mulch in spring retains moisture and provides nutrients. Minimal pruning is required; shape after flowering to maintain form and encourage new growth.

Sweet Cherry Hedging Plants - Prunus Avium

Our Sweet Cherry hedging plants (Prunus avium) bring vibrant color, seasonal interest, and natural charm to any landscape. Known for their fragrant white spring blossoms, sweet red cherries, and vivid autumn foliage, these plants offer an ever-changing display throughout the year. Native to Europe, Sweet Cherry thrives in the UK climate, making it an excellent choice for informal hedges, natural screens, and wildlife-friendly borders.
Features of Sweet Cherry Hedging
Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) comes to life in early spring with clusters of small, delicate white flowers that attract pollinators and add beauty to any garden. By early to mid-summer, these blossoms develop into small, sweet red cherries that are both decorative and attractive to birds. In summer, the lush green leaves form a dense screen, while in autumn, the foliage transforms into warm shades of orange, red, and gold. With a potential height of 4-10 meters, Sweet Cherry is best suited for informal hedging or taller screens that add privacy and seasonal interest.
Benefits for Nature
Prunus avium is highly beneficial to wildlife. Its spring flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the cherries provide an excellent food source for birds and small mammals. The dense foliage also offers shelter for nesting birds, supporting garden biodiversity and creating a lively, natural environment.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
Sweet Cherry’s seasonal beauty and natural form make it a versatile addition to informal and wildlife-friendly gardens. Its spring blossoms and summer fruit add focal points, and the rich autumn colors create a beautiful finish to the growing season. This tree works well in mixed borders, woodland-style gardens, or as a standalone hedge, offering privacy while maintaining a soft, natural look.
Preferred Conditions
Sweet Cherry grows best in well-drained, fertile soils, such as loamy or sandy types. It prefers full sun, which encourages the best flowering and fruiting, but can tolerate partial shade. Regular watering during dry spells and in its first year helps with establishment, while a light mulch in spring retains moisture and provides nutrients. Minimal pruning is required; shape after flowering to maintain form and encourage new growth.
Fun Fact
In folklore, cherry trees were symbols of love and fertility, often planted to bring good fortune to the home. Sweet Cherry’s beauty and delicious fruit have made it a beloved garden feature across Europe for centuries.
Summary
Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) offers a stunning, low-maintenance hedging option that provides year-round interest, from spring blossoms and summer cherries to vibrant autumn foliage. Perfect for creating informal hedges, adding seasonal color, and supporting local wildlife, Sweet Cherry adds natural beauty and character to UK gardens.
Disclaimer
Please note that Sweet Cherry plants may vary in appearance by season and maturity. Consistent watering during establishment and occasional shaping after flowering will help maintain health and structure.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Bare Root — 170-200cm, 150-170cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-5 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root — 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 4-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 170-200cm, 150-170cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball — 200-230cm, 170-200cm, 150-170cm, 230-250cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball — 130-150cm, 110-130cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

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Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Bare Root — 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Bare Root — 150-170cm, 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown — 170-200cm, 150-170cm, 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm: Pallet Delivery
Pot Grown — 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: Box Delivery
Root Ball — 200-230cm, 230-250cm: Van Delivery
Root Ball — 170-200cm, 150-170cm, 130-150cm, 110-130cm: Pallet Delivery

Delivery charges are shown at checkout.

Important information

The ripe fruit flesh can be eaten, but remove the stones and never chew or crush the kernels. Leaves, stems and damaged or wilted cuttings can release cyanide when eaten, with particular danger to horses and other grazing animals. Keep pruning waste out of animal enclosures and seek veterinary advice after ingestion.

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