{"product_id":"cherry-summer-sun","title":"Cherry 'Summer Sun'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrunus Avium ‘Summer Sun’ is a hardy, resilient and reliable variety of sweet cherry tree cultivated in the UK. Originally passed over for other breeds the ‘Summer Sun’ cherry tree quickly became a staple of UK cherry trees thanks to its resistance to frost damage during harsher Springs, whereas other varieties may not fare as well. Though not self-fertile, the late-Spring blooming, scented white flowers are hardy and tough ensuring the arrival of the large, glossy, deep red almost black cherries in the Summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherries hold a refreshing, rich, sweet flavour and firm, crunchy texture perfect for eating fresh off the tree. They are also great when used for canning or preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and keep in full or partial sun. can be fan trained or grown free standing. Birds tend to eat the fruit, so some netting is advised. A hardy and semi-fertile tree. Yields increased when in proximity to other self-fertile cherry trees such as ‘Morello’ or ‘Stella’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Summer Sun' Colt (Semi-Vigorous) rootstock is suitable for pruning to a bush, a half standard or fans. It can reach heights of around 4m in a 10 year period. Colt rootstocks can tolerate most soil types including clay and light, chalky soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Summer Sun' Gisela (Semi-Dwarfing) rootstock It can reach heights of 2-4m over a 10 year period. Gisela rootstocks is a fairly low maintenance as it flowers late (avoiding Winter frosts). Plant in moist, well drained soil and position in full or partial sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Colt - Semi-Vigorous","offer_id":53709855129873,"sku":"TREE_Z_CHESUS_12L_COLT","price":714.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gisela - Semi-dwarfing","offer_id":53709855162641,"sku":"TREE_Z_CHESUS_12L_GISELA","price":714.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/CWE634_20-_20Cherry_20Tree_20-_20Prunus_20avium_20_Summer_20Sun_20_Gisela_f996ef1b-961b-4414-882a-8921259e7938.png?v=1782484311","url":"https:\/\/plantroops.co.uk\/products\/cherry-summer-sun","provider":"Plantroops United Kingdom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}