Wild Cherry (Prunus avium subsp. avium) seeds

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Wild Cherry (Prunus avium subsp. avium) seeds

The archetype of the sweet cherry. Ist black cherries are bitter-sweet and are highly appreciated by birds.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,55 €

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SKU: CER01

GTIN: 4250601201658

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Description
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The wild variety of the sweet cherry, also known as bird cherry. Very aromatic, pleasantly slightly bitter fruits.

Plant description

Species:	Rosaceae
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Needs cold to germinate
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Flowering months:	April May
Eventual height:	> 5 m

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade
Sowing depth:	1 cm
Planting distance:	150 cm
Row spacing:	3 m
Germination temperature:	3-5°C
Germination time:	irregular
When to sow outdoors:	September October

Up to 18m high tree. Blooms from April to May. Loves slightly moister locations. The tree seeds germinate best after a 2-3 months long cold period (stratifying). Therefore, the seeds should be sown into the seedbed as early as possible.