Cherry 'The Bride' Ornamental Tree (Prunus 'The Bride')

Cherry 'The Bride' Ornamental Tree Description

The Cherry 'The Bride' is a stunning, compact ornamental tree that brings seasonal beauty to gardens of all sizes. This small, deciduous tree is highly valued for its graceful spring display and charming structure, reaching an approximate height and spread of 3-4 metres (10-13 feet) over 10-20 years, making it ideal for smaller spaces, mixed borders, or as a focal point in larger landscapes.

In early spring, Cherry The Bride bursts into life with an abundance of single, pure white blossoms, each with distinctive red stamens that add a striking contrast. The flowers emerge on bare branches, creating an elegant and eye-catching canopy that attracts pollinators like bees, supporting biodiversity in the garden. As the flowering season progresses, the blooms give way to soft green foliage that turns to warm hues of orange and red in autumn, providing vibrant seasonal interest before the tree sheds its leaves for winter.

Pruning Advice

Pruning is rarely needed for Cherry 'The Bride' as it naturally develops an attractive, rounded shape. However, light pruning can be done if necessary to maintain shape or remove any damaged, diseased, or crossing branches. The best time for any pruning is in late summer or early autumn after flowering has finished. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can impact the following year's blooms. Regularly inspect the tree and remove any weak or dead wood to support healthy growth and air circulation.

Further Information

Aesthetic Appeal: Cherry The Bride is highly decorative, offering multi-seasonal interest with its impressive spring flowers and autumnal foliage, perfect for enhancing garden appeal.

Pollinator-Friendly: The blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, contributing to garden ecology.

Compact Growth: This tree is suitable for smaller gardens, patios, or areas with limited space due to its moderate growth and manageable size.

Low Maintenance: This variety requires minimal care once established and is generally hardy and resilient.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.