Prunus padus 'Le Thoureil' Bird Cherry tree

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Prunus padus 'Le Thoureil' Tree

Name: Prunus padus 'Le Thoureil' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PR1309.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Bird Cherry

Single stem tree, 100-150cm, 12L pot

£175

£175 ~~£175~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 4 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Spikes of fragrant semi-double white flowers

Eco benefits Feeds pollinators and wildlife

Position Full sun

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

Prunus padus 'Le Thoureil' is a particularly splendid variety of our native Bird Cherry tree. Racemes of almond-scented small white flowers sit against a backdrop of green foliage and are an attractive source of nectar for pollinators. An additional bonus for wildlife are the reams of glossy black, pea-shaped fruits which are loved by feeding birds.

Later in the year, the leaves of Prunus padus 'Le Thoureil' transform into tones of golden bronze and yellow for a stunning autumn display. This lovely deciduous tree prefers a sunny, sheltered site and is a great choice for a cottage or wildlife garden. In 20 years it reaches an approximate height and spread of 4 x 3 metres.

AKA Bird Cherry, European Bird Cherry, hagberry, hackberry, Mayday tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Flowering Cherry trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

It is beneficial to carry out formative pruning for the first few years by creating a balanced branch framework and removing badly placed shoots. After two to three years, you will only need to remove any damaged or unwanted branches. On top grafted forms, very occasionally the grafted stem may produce shoots and these should be pruned back. The best time of year to prune Cherry Blossom trees is straight after flowering.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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