Cherry Sunburst 400mm pot

🍒✨ Prunus avium ‘Sunburst’ – Sweet Cherry ✨🌿
The ‘Sunburst’ Cherry is a delicious, self-fertile sweet cherry variety producing glossy, deep red fruit with exceptional flavour. Its spring blossom display and lush summer foliage make it both beautiful and productive — a perfect dual-purpose tree for home orchards and gardens. 🌸🍒🌿
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – strong, well-branched trees 🌳
✔️ Approx. 1.8–2m tall and ready to plant
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun for best flowering and fruiting ☀️
✔️ Prefers deep, well-drained, fertile soil
✔️ Frost hardy and ideal for Ballarat’s cool climate ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Abundant white spring blossom 🌸
✔️ Mid to late summer: large, sweet, dark red cherries 🍒
✔️ Deciduous — foliage turns golden before falling in autumn 🍁
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, rounded form
✔️ Grows approx. 4–5m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Can be pruned to maintain size and improve fruit yield ✂️
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Self-fertile — produces fruit without a pollinator 🌟
✔️ High-quality, sweet dessert cherries
✔️ Excellent cold-climate performer
✔️ Attractive spring flowers and striking autumn colour
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Perfect feature tree for home orchards and gardens 🌿
✔️ Great for espalier or along sunny fences
✔️ Combine with other cherries for extended harvest
✔️ Ideal for productive landscapes or large pots
 
📏 Pollination Guide
✔️ Self-fertile, but crops heavier with nearby varieties like Lapins or Stella
✔️ Plant within 10–15m for best results