{"title":"Cherry Trees","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sunburst-tree-dessert-self-fertile","title":"Sunburst Self-Fertile Cherry Tree for UK Gardens, Patio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sunburst Self-Fertile Cherry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e yields large, dark red cherries with a Brix sugar rating typically of 16–18%, ideal for dessert use in UK gardens or patios. This compact, 2-year-old bush form on Colt rootstock produces fruit reliably without a pollination partner and reaches a mature height of 2.5–3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Fertile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sets fruit without another tree; suitable for containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average 24–28mm diameter, sweet, firm flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossoms in April attracting pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July onwards; pick when fully colored for peak flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied As:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year-old, potted or bareroot bush tree (Colt rootstock).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun, well-drained soil or large container (50L+ volume).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter (Nov–Apr): Bareroot delivery only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly in late summer for shape and health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Sunburst self-fertile and suitable for containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—produces fruit solo and adapts well to pots 50L+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Sunburst compare for taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweeter and larger than Stella; juicy, firm flesh for fresh eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time for bareroots?\u003c\/strong\u003e November–April while dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a bush tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e Easier harvest, compact size suits smaller gardens and patios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cherry thrives in UK climate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunburst is bred for UK gardens, producing reliably in local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Cherry Sunburst Tree Self Fertile\",\n  \"description\": \"The Sunburst Self-Fertile Cherry Tree yields large, dark red cherries with a Brix sugar rating typically of 16–18%, ideal for dessert use in UK gardens or patios. This compact, 2-year-old bush form on Colt rootstock produces fruit reliably without a pollination partner and reaches a mature height of 2.5–3.5m. Key Characteristics Self-Fertile: Sets fruit without another tree; suitable for containers. Fruit Size: Average 24–28mm diameter, sweet, firm flesh. Flowering: White blossoms in April attracting pollinators. Harvest: July onwards; pick when fully colored for peak flavour. Supplied As: 2-year-old, potted or bareroot bush tree (Colt rootstock). Planting \u0026 Care Plant in full sun, well-drained soil or large container (50L+ volume). Winter (Nov–Apr): Bareroot delivery only. Prune lightly in late summer for shape and health. FAQs Is Sunburst self-fertile and suitable for containers? Yes—produces fruit solo and adapts well to pots 50L+. How does Sunburst compare for taste? Sweeter and larger than Stella; juicy, firm flesh for fresh eating. Best planting time for bareroots? November–April while dormant. Why choose a bush tree? 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