5ft Black Cherry Plum Tree |Bare Root |Prunus cerasifera Nigra | By Frank P Matthews™

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The Black Cherry Plum (Prunus Cerasifera ‘Nigra’)

A beautiful ornamental cherry, with some dark red fruit in autumn, this tree is sure to add character and style to your garden.

The blossom is a pale pink, which is echoed with the dark red foliage, making a striking comparison. Even the branches compliment the colour scheme, being a dark purple colour, which looks marvellous.

There may even be dark red fruit, which will add another dimension to the colours, and will also bring birds flocking to your garden. Whilst this fruit is edible, this plant is mainly ornamental, and will not always provide a crop.

Variety Information

Habit	Bushy
Flower Colour	Pale Pink/White
Flower Type	Single
Foliage Colour	Purple
Features	Spring Blossom, Autumn Colour

Size Information

Supplied As	Bare Root
Height on Arrival Height can vary depending on when you purchase your tree, and what rootstock and variety combination you buy.	1.5m (5ft)
Age	2 Years with 4 Year Rootstock
Rootstock Rootstocks determine the eventual size of your tree.	Colt
Eventual Height & Spread Our cherries are grafted onto dwarfing rootstocks, which reduce vigour, producing trees better suited to the average sized garden.	4m x 4m (13 x 13ft)

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Supplied As	Height On ArrivalTitle	Supplied By	Price	Link
Bare Root	1.5m Bare Root Primrose-Supplied Tree RRP ~~£27.99~~ £23.99	Primrose	RRP ~~£27.99~~ £23.99	View Here
Bare Root	1.5m Bare Root Frank P. Matthews Tree £29.99	Frank P. Matthews	£29.99	This Product
9L Pot	1.5m 9L Pot Primrose Supplied Tree RRP ~~£39.99~~ £34.99	Primrose	RRP ~~£39.99~~ £34.99	View Here
12L Pot	1.5m 12L Pot Frank P. Matthews Supplied Tree £59.99	Frank P. Matthews	£59.99	View Here

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One Tree Stake and Tie Kit - 1.2m
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This kit comes with everything you need to stake and tie one tree.
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60g Empathy rootgrow™ Mycorrhizal Fungi
£3.99
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Rootgrow has become a planting essential for professional and amature gardeners alike who want to ensure that their plants get off to the best start possible. Sprinkle a little when planting to ensure fantastic root growth and all the benefits that come with it.

In nature plants rely on on a vast array of soil microbes to produce and exchange all of the nutrients required for healthy growth. The most remarkable of these are the mycorrhizal fungi.

Benefits Superior water and nutrient uptake with enhanced natural vigour, more abundant flowers and heavier cropping Plants. Need less synthetic fertiliser and will survive better in dry conditions. Added resilience in overcoming replant problems and disease.

Please Note: If you order this product along with a plant or tree that is available at a later date, this product will be delivered at the same time.
Application information
Follow these simple steps to planting success with Rootgrow™

1. Dig planting hole as normal.

2. Look at the base of the plant that is being planted and sprinkle into the bottom ofthe hole enough granules to cover only that area. Do not mix in.

3. Place the plant in the hole directly on top of the granules. It is important that the granules come into direct contact with the plant roots.

4. Backfill as normal with compost/soil.

5. If using additional fertiliser add as a top dress or in backfill.

6. Add mulch or top dress as required.
How many plants will Rootgrow™ treat?

9 cm pot: 1 tsp or 5g (a 360g sachet will treat approximately 72 plants)

2-3 litre pot: 1 scoop or 25g (a 360g sachet will treat approximately 18 plants)

4-5 litre rose: 2 scoops or 50g (a 360g sachet will treat approximately 9 roses)

15 litre tree: 3 scoops or 60g (a 360g sachet will treat approximately 5 trees)
Mycorrhizal Fungi and Your Plant
This quick video will give you a better understanding of what Mycorrhizal Fungi is and how it can help your plant. This remarkable symbiotic relationship will work wonders for your garden.

How Does It Work?
Once joined with the plant this fungi will travel through the soil creating a truly massive root system. This 'hybrid' root system is highly efficient at finding nutrients from places where a plant's root cannot travel, releasing soil bound chemicals, including those from our trusted fertilisers, and transporting these back to its partner, a beneficial relationship that will persist throughout the life of the plant. A healthy plant with an established root system in a functional soil needs less intervention, chemical or physical.

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Supported by the Royal Horticultural Society
RHS Gardeners endorse rootgrow™ because rootgrow™ treated plants establish better with greater vigour, replant more successfully, have better developed root systems and cope better with drought conditions.

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Tree Planting Kit - Tree Stake, Tie and Empathy Rootgrow
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1L Grow Your Own Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser by Empathy™
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Empathy Grow Your Own seaweed is a ready to use liquid concentrate that can be used on all edible plants. The sustainably harvested seaweed is balanced with a refined fertiliser blend that is designed to promote the healthy development vegetables and fruits in your garden.

The natural hormones in Empathy All Purpose seaweed are taken up by the plant and promote faster and stronger root and shoot growth which increases yields. They will also promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, microbes and the Mycorrhizal Fungi in the soil. Empathy Grow Your Own also contains a balanced range of nutrients specifically formulated for edible plants.

Super Seaweed is derived from sustainably harvested kelp, which is further enhanced by using a unique cell burst process. This patented process ensures maximum retention of the growth stimulants, nutrients, vitamins and amino acids.

Give your plants a helping hand with a little liquid seaweed and look forward to a bumper crop of great tasting fruit.

Please Note: If you order this product along with a plant or tree that is available at a later date, this product will be delivered at the same time.

How do I use it?
To use simply add half a cap to a 9 Litre watering can.

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Key is to regularly water newly-planted trees, at least bimonthly for two months. It is also important to ensure you choose a location where your tree has enough space, which you can calculate from a variety's eventual height and spread.

Bare root & containerised trees have different planting requirements. With bare root, it is important to soak your tree's roots in water for up to 2 hours before planting, while with containerised trees it is important to drench your tree's rootball. With bare root it can be useful to prune woody roots back a few inches, while with containerised trees, it is important to free any spiralized roots growing around the rootball's circumference. With bare root trees, dig a hole so as to ensure the graft point is above the soil, while with containerised trees, ensure the pot sits no lower than an inch below ground.

Bare root & containerised trees also share planting requirements. Dig a hole twice the radius of the rootball. Stake your tree no more than 2-3 inches from the stem, pointing away from the prevailing wind. Fill the hole with a mix of compost and garden soil, and add fertiliser and mycorrhizal fungi. Do not compress the soil. Give your tree a good watering. Add mulch on top whether bark and wood chippings, compost, manure, leaf-mould and stones. Make sure mulch doesn't touch the stem. Tie the stake to your tree, leaving space for growth. Place a rabbit guard around your tree.

Apply fertiliser and replace decomposed mulch come spring. Check ties to ensure there is no rubbing. Collect fallen leaves in autumn.

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We have developed an eco friendly polypot currently in use across our 9L range. The polypot uses less than 20% of the plastic compared with a normal pot and, unlike most garden center pots, is recyclable. Polypots also prevent root spiraling to encourage a healthier root system.

All trees arrive in a specially made, extra thick, cardboard box with a clamp to hold the pot in place at the bottom of the box. This prevents any movement during transit, keeping your plant safe.

We wrap the roots of our bare root trees and use compost to keep them moist during transport. This extra bit of protection prevents them from drying out and makes sure your tree gets off to a flying start.

We use the same specialised box as our potted trees to ensure safe transit.

Cherry blossom trees are easy to grow. Your tree’s growth and output will likely be fine providing you followed our planting and care instructions. Below we address some common queries:

Hardiness: Cherry blossom trees can be found growing in far colder regions than the UK and therefore the UK’s mild winters will not affect your tree.
Position: Cherry trees benefit from being planted in full sun. Planting your tree in a sheltered spot will allow the tree to put more resources into flowering.
Soil Types: Soil types are best ignored and remain an unwelcome confusion. Every plant will adapt to its conditions. Having said that, less than ideal conditions will reduce growth. Waterlogged soils will starve your tree of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis, cause its roots to rot and create the perfect environment for many diseases. Similarly, compressed soils can starve a tree of oxygen and water, so do not compress the soil when planting. Aeration can be improved further with mulching.

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