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Replace your Cherry Tree!
We have negotiated a fantastic special rate for young Cherry Plum trees, that are such an important part of the look of our Estate in spring, to replace those that are nearing the end of their lives.
Originally every house on the Estate had a Cherry Tree in the front garden. After nearly 100 years many of them have died or been removed, and others are ailing as they near the end of their natural lives. Blossom in early Spring has been a defining feature of our streets since the beginning. So as the Estate centenary approaches, we have launched a project to replace the trees. The Residents Association will be meeting half the cost, meaning we can offer a great price to help you!
Costs are £43.00 for a smaller tree in a 10L pot (2metre tree) and £85.00 for a larger 3m tree in 40L pot. The full name is Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’. The costs INCLUDES our HHGERA gardeners planting the tree for you!
Order now and the trees will be delivered and planted once the growing season is over, in Autumn/Winter 2025. This will give them the best chance to establish root systems before warmer weather arrives.
New trees must be looked after while they get settled (see below). They will be sourced from a reputable professional nursery and planted by the Estate gardeners, and should thrive provided they are given the correct care. However, we cannot provide a guarantee.
How to reserve a tree
Fill in the order form here and make payment as shown. Note that it is essential you quote the correct reference so we can identify your payment. As soon as payment reaches the HHGERA bank account we will reserve a tree for you and then contact you when it arrives, to arrange a date for planting. Or email us via cherrytrees@hhgera.com
if you have any questions.
For the time being this offer is only for owners of houses.
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How to look after your tree
Looking after your tree will help ensure it has the very best chance of thriving and contributing to the beauty of our Estate for the next 100 years. The following advice is offered by the Royal Horticultural Society:
Watering: Drought stress is common with newly planted trees (in the first three years), particularly when specimens have a large root-ball. Dry, windy conditions are especially likely to lead to water shortages so correct watering is essential.
Watering aids can assist watering of newly planted trees such as irrigation tubes (biodegradable tree irrigation pipe made from potato starch is available) or watering bags such as Treegator®.
Feeding: The clay soil on our Estate is fertile though not always well drained. You can give your tree a boost by using a general fertiliser granules at the rate recommended on the packet. Don't overdo it - use the recommended dose!
Weeding: Keep a vegetation-free circle of at least 1.2m (4ft) in diameter around the tree to avoid competition for water from weeds, lawns and other plants.
Mulch: After feeding, apply a layer of mulch around the tree in late winter, which will help to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Mulch is a layer of material, at least 5cm (2in) thick, applied to the soil surface in late autumn to late winter (Nov-Feb). It is used to provide frost protection, improve plant growth by adding nutrients or increasing organic matter content, reducing water loss from the soil, for decorative purposes and suppressing weeds. Examples include well-rotted garden compost and manure, chipped bark, gravel, grit and slate chippings. Make sure you leave a collar of 10cm (4in) around the stem of the tree to prevent the mulch causing the bark to rot.