The Tibetan prayer flags shown in the photo are attached to the branches of a Prunus serrula in our own gardens. £6.95 P&P for ANY number of plants to most of UK. An unusual cherry, Prunus serrula is renowned for its polished, mahogany brown bark which is evident even on young specimens and very smooth to the touch. (Orders containing only seedlings or rooted cuttings). Cheaper Ornamental Cherry TreesThere are cheaper cherry trees out there but you need to make sure that they are the same height and age, VAT and delivery is included in the display price, comes with a FREE TREE WARRANTY, certified virus free, UK grown and not cheaper EU imports used to better weather. Hi, just a note to let you know that we do use cookies to help us determine what our customers really want and therefore to give them the great service that they deserve. See What Our Customers Are Saying About Prunus Serrula, Hi, Sorry for the delay in response. Our Trees. Orders will be despatched when all trees are ready. We are really happy with its form, it is now a lovely centre piece to our small garden. Multiple Order DiscountOrders over £300 can be discounted by contacting us on 0800 043 1057Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. We encourage you to do research where there might be cause for concern. Sign up to our newsletter for a 5 year guarantee. It blooms in spring with small, white flowers and turns colour beautifully in autumn. It is a large shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m high; often forming multi-stemmed, loose broad-crown. They are hung in huge numbers throughout Tibet on trees, rocks and houses. Prunus serrula, colloquially known as the Tibetan Cherry, is a deciduous broadleaf well-known for its glossy reddish-brown bark. Increase watering if there are extended periods of hot or dry weather. The small white flowers, in hot summers, mature into decorative but bitter red fruit. Noted for its multiseason interest and spectacular mahogany bark, Prunus serrula (Tibetan Cherry) features a most attractive, high-gloss, coppery-brown bark, heavily banded with large, dull lenticels (bumpy lines). Standards are available in different forms relating to their girth size (circumference of the stem measured 1m above soil level), not height: Standard either 6-10cm or 8-10cm girth, approximately 2.5-3.0m in height Premium Standard 10-12cm girth, approximately 3.0-3.5m in height Heavy Standard 12-14cm girth, approximately 3.5-4.5m in height Extra Heavy Standard 14-16cm girth approximately 4.0-6m in height, Ornamental Trees Ltd. VAT no. But really, it's about the bark, 'bout the bark! It is mainly conspicuous because of its very decorative mahogany-coloured bark, which also lead to it being called Mahogany Barked Cherry. The sheer beauty of the bark means that Tibetan Cherry deserves to be the centre of attention. Caught in autumn sunlight this tree almost glows. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.Early Autumn Leaf FallHeat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. It forms a rounded shape with dark green leaves that turn yellow or red in autumn. Our website started in 2003, so we do understand the concerns that you may have about buying hedging plants online. Exposure: Full sun. Guaranteed. Just add the information required on the card at checkout. We are dealing with orders as quickly as we can and will be in touch about delivery if you already have an order with us. Best advice & support. This remarkable color is caused by the peeling away of old bark over time, revealing the the tree’s trademark sheen underneath. Please select the size you require by clicking on it, before entering a quantity to add to your basket. A multi-stem has branches that start lower to the ground. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. This stunning cherry has stunning mahogany coloured shiny bark which peels with age to reveal further polished bark, it is a truly a tree which gets better with age. It justly deserves the RHS Award of Garden Merit. This site uses cookies to provide and improve your shopping experience. This bark, falls off in strips as the tree ages. This occasional treatment can transform specimens in urban areas where they may gradually become soiled with grime. Want a discount? The Tibetan Cherry grows well in most conditions but it's best to avoid wet or shallow, chalky sites.