Sunburst Cherry Fruit Tree (Prunus avium 'Sunburst')

Sunburst Cherry Tree Description

The Sunburst Cherry tree (Prunus avium Sunburst) is a popular sweet cherry variety known for its large, juicy, and sweet dark red cherries that ripen in early to mid-summer, typically around July in the UK. This tree not only provides delicious fruit but also adds ornamental value to any garden with its stunning white blossoms in spring. Overall, the Sunburst Cherry tree is a fantastic addition to any garden, offering both delicious fruit and beautiful blossoms while requiring relatively low maintenance. Its self-fertile nature and reliable cropping make it a rewarding choice for home gardeners.

Pruning Advice

Prune the Sunburst Cherry tree in late summer, ideally after harvesting the fruit. This timing helps minimise the risk of diseases, such as silver leaf, which can affect cherry trees.

Light Pruning: Regina Cherry trees generally only require light pruning, so avoid cutting too much at once. Remove just enough to maintain a good structure and promote healthy, vigorous growth for the following year.

Further Information

Self-Fertile: The Sunburst Cherry tree is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without the need for another tree for cross-pollination. This is particularly advantageous for smaller gardens or those with limited space.

Large, Sweet Cherries: The tree yields large, dark red cherries that are exceptionally sweet and juicy, making them perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.

Ornamental Appeal: In spring, the Sunburst Cherry tree is adorned with beautiful white blossoms, adding aesthetic value to your garden and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Reliable Harvest: Known for its heavy and consistent cropping, the Sunburst Cherry tree produces abundant fruit each year, providing gardeners with a reliable source of cherries.

Low Maintenance: This variety is relatively easy to care for, with good resistance to common diseases and pests, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Good Adaptability: The Sunburst Cherry tree adapts well to a variety of soil types, as long as they are well-drained, and it can thrive in a range of climatic conditions, particularly in temperate regions.

Excellent for Cooking and Baking: Due to its sweet flavour and firm texture, Sunburst cherries are ideal for a wide range of culinary uses, including desserts, jams, sauces, and salads.

Attractive to Wildlife: The tree’s blossoms and fruit attract birds and beneficial insects, promoting biodiversity in your garden.

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.