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Prunus avium 'Sunburst' (self-fertile cherry) pot grown fruit tree.

Sunburst Self-Fertile Cherry Tree for UK Gardens, Patio

£48.35

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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. Read more

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About this plant

Category
Fruit

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 & Care

  • Plant in full sun, well-drained soil or large container (50L+ volume).
  • Winter (Nov–Mar): 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–March while dormant.
  • Why choose a bush tree? Easier harvest, compact size suits smaller gardens and patios.
  • Which cherry thrives in UK climate? Sunburst is bred for UK gardens, producing reliably in local conditions.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.