Cherry (Prunus) Serrula 1.8-2m tall
£85.00
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- 1.8m-2m tall tree in a 10-20 litre pot
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Description
Prunus serrula (Tibetan Cherry)
A striking ornamental cherry with famous polished mahogany bark and delicate white spring blossom — perfect for year‑round interest in small and medium gardens.
Prunus serrula, also known as the Tibetan Cherry, is one of the most distinctive ornamental trees available. Its smooth, glossy mahogany‑red bark peels in translucent ribbons, catching the light beautifully through autumn and winter. In spring it produces small white flowers, followed by fresh green foliage that turns warm yellow in autumn. A superb feature tree for all seasons.Perfect For
- Small and medium gardens
- Feature planting on lawns or patios
- Year‑round ornamental interest
- Modern and architectural garden designs
Why Choose Prunus serrula?
- Stunning polished mahogany bark — one of the best ornamental barks of any tree
- Delicate white spring blossom loved by pollinators
- Compact and manageable size — ideal for smaller gardens
- Year‑round beauty with spring flowers, summer foliage and winter bark
Final Height & Spread
- Height: 6–8m at maturity
- Spread: 4–6m
- Graceful, rounded crown — excellent as a standalone feature tree
Growth Rate
- Moderate — typically 20–40cm per year
- Establishes well in most well‑drained soils
Wildlife Benefits
- Spring blossom provides nectar for bees and early pollinators
- Light canopy allows underplanting beneath
- Safety note: Prunus serrula is non‑toxic to humans and pets.
Why Buy From Cotswold Trees?
- 5‑star rated independent nursery
- UK‑grown trees
- 100% peat‑free from seed to sale
- Personal service with delivery via our own electric van
- Grown with care by a small, expert team
- Full planting instructions included with every tree
- Plant passport supplied with every order
Prunus serrula FAQs
How big does Prunus serrula get?
It typically reaches 6–8m tall with a 4–6m spread, forming a graceful, rounded crown.
Is Prunus serrula suitable for small gardens?
Yes — its compact size and stunning bark make it ideal as a feature tree in smaller spaces.
How fast does Prunus serrula grow?
Moderate growth, around 20–40cm per year once established.
Does Prunus serrula need special soil?
No — it thrives in most well‑drained soils and prefers a sunny position to show off its bark.
Is Prunus serrula toxic?
No — Prunus serrula is non‑toxic to humans and pets.
Is Prunus serrula good for wildlife?
Yes — its spring blossom provides nectar for bees and early pollinators.
You may have some doubts about the idea of buying trees online. Let us explain how Cotswold Trees make every effort to meet your needs and the highest quality standards:
Customer focused
We're a small company, with a focus on customer satisfaction and treat every customer order with care and attention it deserves. Our customers often share their positive experience with us.
Careful delivery
Buy a small tree online and your courier delivered trees are tracked and 100% guaranteed. If your tree is lost or damaged in transit we will send another.
To ensure the larger specimen trees reach you in the best possible condition, we hand deliver these ourselves, within the Cotswolds, Midlands and central southern England and we’re thrilled to announce that all large tree deliveries will now be made using our new zero-emissions van. 🌱🚛
Highest quality
Cotswold Trees individually select, nurture, prune and protect you tree over its early life. We always strive to send our customers only the most healthy and high quality specimens. We also work to industry recognised plant health standards and we are a DEFRA registered issuer of plant passports.
Thriving tree guarantee
Your small tree (up to 90cm tall at time of delivery) is backed by our thriving tree guarantee - If your tree is not thriving after 1 year and was planted and watered in line with our recommendations, we’ll replace it free of charge.
Sustainability
It's our ambition is to achieve the highest sustainability standards in production and delivery of our trees.
- We minimise waste in the growing stages, packaging and transport
- Since September 2021 we have moved to Peat-Free compost
- Over 50% of our irrigation is fed by a rainwater harvesting system
- Our tree irrigation and monitoring systems are powered entirely by solar power
- All large tree deliveries are via zero-emissions electric van
Read more about our sustainable approach in our annual sustainability report.
Supplying high quality trees with convenient home delivery at nursery competitive prices
Standard delivery for small trees is only £3.95 per order
Our small trees up to 1.2m are packaged carefully in special double layer cardboard boxes and delivered reliably and safely via Yodel, DPD or Parcelforce.
We ship at least twice a week to ensure you receive new trees within 5 working days and often much sooner. All courier deliveries are accompanied with tracking details. Order more, save more, as the delivery charge is per order not per tree.
Medium trees delivered from £9.95
For some of our range we offer medium sized trees between 1.2m to 1.8m tall delivered by DPD for a flat rate of £9.95 each. As with the smaller trees these are packaged in custom boxes to protect your tree in transit. Most tree orders of this size are dispatched within 5 working days.
Delivering larger trees across the Midlands & the Cotswolds
For trees taller than 1.8m, we offer a reasonably priced delivery service across the Midlands and the Cotswolds. Cotswold Trees are able to bring your chosen trees directly to you at home, often within 2 weeks of ordering using our new zero-emissions electric van.
Our closest delivery zones will see deliveries as quickly as 7-14 days, with outer zones sometimes requiring a longer lead time. Of course, when you place an order, we will communicate with you individually to confirm our next delivery dates.
