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Prunus avium Van - Cherry Tree
Arrived perfectly packaged at the end of February 2024. Perfect recovery.
Béatrice, 05/10/2024
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Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
Oversize package: home delivery by special carrier from 6,90 € per order..
Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
Oversize package: home delivery by special carrier from 6,90 € per order..
Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
Oversize package: home delivery by special carrier from 6,90 € per order..
Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
The Bigarreau Van Cherry Tree is a very productive variety, offering fruits with a shiny dark red skin, firm and sweet flesh, and a small stone. These cherries have good resistance to splitting. Flowering begins in late March. To ensure good fruiting, this non-self-fertile variety needs to be associated with a Napoleon or Burlat Bigarreau Cherry Tree, in close proximity, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft). Planting is preferably done in autumn for a harvest starting in mid-June.
The Bigarreau Van Cherry Tree produces sweet, juicy and delicious fruits, with good resistance to splitting. The cherries, with a shiny dark red skin, have a firm and crunchy flesh, with a small stone. Enjoy them right after picking or, if the harvest is abundant, use them to make pies, clafoutis, jams, and preserves. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and trace elements.
The Van variety is a very productive variety, originating from Canada. Starting from late March, the Van Bigarreau Cherry Tree is covered with small white flowers that appear before the leaves. This variety is pollinated by the Napoleon or Burlat varieties. Indeed, it is necessary to have another cherry tree in close proximity, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft), to ensure good fruiting. The Van variety is harvested starting from mid-June. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and exhibit an alternate bearing phenomenon, allowing the tree to replenish its reserves. Fruit production becomes optimal after 6 to 7 years. Cherries should be picked when ripe as they do not ripen further after harvest.
The Bigarreau Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10 m (16 to 33ft) in height at maturity. It is hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F), while the flowers are vulnerable to spring frosts and are damaged at -2°C (28.4°F). Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate, dentate leaves are shiny and dark green, then take on a lovely reddish color in autumn before falling. Adapted to all regions of France, the Cherry Tree can be planted on a short grass meadow, at the back of a flower bed, or within an orchard.
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Easy to grow, the Cherry Tree thrives in all types of soil, acidic or chalky. It prefers moist and light soils, and dislikes heavy and clayey soils. Choose a sunny location. To limit the risk of late frost on the flowers, it is recommended to plant the Cherry Tree in a sheltered position, facing west and protected from cold winds in regions that experience spring frost. Planting is preferably done in autumn. If you plant multiple trees, space them 6 to 8 meters (20 to 26 feet) apart for half-standard plants.
Loosen the soil deeply, remove rocks and unwanted weeds. Add some sand to improve drainage. Dig a hole 4 to 5 times the size of the root ball. Make sure to separate the bottom soil from the topsoil. Mix crushed horn or well-rotted compost or potting soil with the bottom soil and pour this mixture into the planting hole. Install a stake. Place the root ball, cover with the topsoil and firm it down. Water generously (about 10L). Tie the stake to the plant, crossing the tie in an 8 shape, without touching the trunk.
During the growing season, watering is not necessary except in case of extreme heat. Mulch at the base to retain moisture in summer. Protect your harvest by installing, either a bird net, aluminum foil or old CDs. In case of aphid attack, spray with soapy water.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.