{"product_id":"prunus-avium-stella-half-standard-cherry-tree-12ltr-pot","title":"Prunus avium 'Stella' Half Standard Cherry Tree - 12Ltr Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003ePrunus avium 'Stella' Half Standard Cherry Tree – 12Ltr Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly productive, self-fertile sweet cherry tree that produces abundant crops of large, dark red cherries with a deliciously sweet and juicy flavour. Ideal for UK gardens, patios and orchards, this award-winning variety requires no pollination partner and delivers reliable harvests year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qzois\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eSelf-fertile variety producing reliable crops without a pollination partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d41qe9\" data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eLarge, dark red cherries with a sweet, juicy flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19u7m1z\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eHeavy cropping habit for generous summer harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vjum12\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eSuitable for gardens, patios and small orchard settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v06vlc\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eExcellent pollinator for other cherry tree varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17rc33h\" data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eAwarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1k8uwy3\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003ePrunus avium 'Stella' is one of the most popular and widely grown sweet cherry trees in the UK, renowned for its exceptional fruit quality and dependable cropping. Introduced in 1968 by the Summerland Research Station in Canada, Stella was the first self-fertile sweet cherry variety and paved the way for many modern cherry cultivars grown today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eThis half standard cherry tree produces an abundance of large, glossy dark red fruits that ripen in mid-July. The cherries are firm, sweet and exceptionally juicy, making them perfect for eating fresh from the tree, adding to desserts or using in home baking. Its reliable self-fertility means you can enjoy excellent harvests even when grown as a single tree, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens and patio planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eIn addition to its impressive fruit production, Stella is also valued as an excellent pollinator for other cherry varieties within the same flowering period. The tree produces attractive spring blossom before developing lush green foliage, bringing seasonal interest as well as delicious fruit. Its combination of ornamental appeal, easy cultivation and heavy yields has earned it the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eWhether you're creating a productive kitchen garden, establishing a small orchard or simply looking for a reliable fruit tree for your patio, Prunus avium 'Stella' offers outstanding performance, flavour and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e7pbum\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003ePrunus avium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stella'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f3cxh6\" data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eCommon Name: Stella Sweet Cherry Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15yxzg\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eBrand: Frank P Matthews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7uylem\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003ePot Size: 12Ltr Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1enmbay\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eTree Form: Half Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xhh3mx\" data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eFruit Colour: Dark Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6lvhli\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eFruit Size: Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q0e2pc\" data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eFlavour: Sweet and juicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1btkkx7\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eUse: Eating fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2mae4\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003ePollination Group: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6u6i4z\" data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eSelf-Fertility: Self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jxy5lo\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003ePicking Time: Mid July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ec8uzg\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eParentage: Lambert × J.I.2420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1itxhzp\" data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eSuitable For: Gardens, patios and orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jnl48e\" data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eAward: RHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k8886m\" data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eDeciduous: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"362l8s\" data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bh9bcu\" data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best fruit production and flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nwuxd0\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods, especially while establishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18iqmga\" data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eApply a balanced fruit tree fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and heavy cropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b3qbom\" data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003eProtect ripening fruit from birds with netting if required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jg49t2\" data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003ePrune lightly during summer to maintain shape and encourage airflow through the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1otbfg8\" data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003eWhy Choose Prunus avium 'Stella'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3651\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor gardeners seeking a reliable, easy-to-grow fruit tree, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003ePrunus avium 'Stella' Half Standard Cherry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice. Its self-fertile nature, heavy yields and delicious sweet cherries make it perfect for home-grown harvests, while its attractive blossom and RHS-recognised performance add lasting value to any garden. A wonderful gift for fruit-growing enthusiasts and a rewarding addition to productive outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank P Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58222790705536,"sku":"30246541","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/prunus-avium-stella-half-standard-cherry-tree-12ltr-pot.jpg?v=1780827184","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/prunus-avium-stella-half-standard-cherry-tree-12ltr-pot","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}