{"product_id":"prunus-avium-stella-fantrained","title":"Fan-trained Stella Cherry Tree | Prunus avium 'Stella'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy sweet cherries from your own garden with this fan-trained \u003cem\u003ePrunus avium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stella'. Its spreading framework is ideal for training against a sunny wall or fence, bringing spring blossom and a summer harvest to a productive garden feature. 'Stella' is self-fertile, so you do not need a second cherry variety for pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy we like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, dark red cherries for eating fresh from the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile: a useful choice when you have room for just one cherry tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fan-trained shape that makes good use of wall or fence space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun in a sheltered position, ideally against a south- or west-facing wall or fence, in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide permanent support wires and tie branches in gently to maintain the fan shape; keep the graft union above soil level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly while establishing and during dry spells, and mulch in spring, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherries usually ripen in July; protect blossom from late frost and use wildlife-safe netting to protect ripening fruit. Prolonged rain near harvest can cause splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune established trees in summer after harvesting. Avoid winter pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May, depending on weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July, depending on the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow approximately 200–300 cm height and 300–400 cm spread for a maintained fan. These are planning dimensions rather than a guaranteed mature size: eventual growth depends on rootstock, growing conditions and pruning. Rootstock is not specified for this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pannebakker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55372724928839,"sku":"1139844","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/Prunusavium_Stella_Fantrained.jpg?v=1791637743","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/prunus-avium-stella-fantrained","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}