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Cherry (Prunus) Athos 11.5 L
A naturally dwarf bush cherry, great for small spaces
Heavy crops of delicious sweet and tart juicy cherries, great for eating and cooking. Self-fertile and very hardy, ideal for small gardens.
11.5 L container. Suitable for patio.
Rootstock | Own root |
Planting | Water pot thoroughly. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot and fork over the base. Remove pot and tease out roots. Position tree with top of root ball level with surrounding soil and replace soil around the tree adding a handful of general fertiliser. Water thoroughly. |
Position | Full sun |
Picking month | July |
Flowering group | 2 - will cross-pollinate with groups 2, 3 & 4 |
Pruning | Should be kept to a minimum. Only prune when the leaves are on the tree in late summer. Pinch out growing tips of strong shoots in early summer to encourage fruit bud formation in the following year. |
Plants are available for Click & Collect & Local Delivery only - within a 20 mile radius of Waterside Garden Centre.