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Gypsy Cherry plum tree

Owner: Billy

Location:  Hopton Wafers, SHROPSHIRE, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 2006
Age of this tree:19 years
Soil:Sandy loam 
Pruning:Goblet shape
Tree form:Bush (wider at top than bottom)
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Organic treatments
Pesticides:Organic treatments
Local pests:Crows

Owner's comments

Fantastic fruit looks like a large cherry but tastes of ripe banana. Unfortunately very attractive to Crows, so must be netted