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Sunburst Cherry tree

Owner: Alex

Location:  Scourie, SUTHERLAND, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 2007
Age of this tree:19 years
Soil:Loam 
Climate at this location:sheltered
Pruning:Yes
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Heavy crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Not sure
Pesticides:Not sure

Owner's comments

Outstanding in quality and quantity. Despite misleading info by southern experts, cherries grow well in NW Scotland because of long daylight and good sunshine in late spring & early summer. They are native here after all!