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Cherry tree bigarreau Napoléon (in 10 liter pot)

Prunus Bigarreau Napoléon

Cherry tree Bigarreau Napoléon in large pot, low stem grafted on Prunus colt. Compact, productive tree with firm, sweet fruits and early flowering. Perfect for quick planting.

Plant height
180/200 cm in 10 liter pot

22.5 € 25 €
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Description

Height at maturity 3 to 4 m

Wingspan at maturity 2 to 3 m

Exposure sun

Flowering April

Hardiness -20°C

Cherry tree Bigarreau Napoléon in large pot – Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Napoléon'

Main interest of the plant

This Cherry tree Bigarreau Napoléon, offered in a large container, is grafted onto Prunus colt for moderate vigour and controlled growth. Already well-formed, it is perfect for instant planting with early flowering and fast results. Ideal for gardens, compact orchards or edible hedges.

Origins and characteristics

Geographical origin: Europe (France, 19th century)
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Notable features: Historic cultivar named after Napoleon I. Long valued for fresh eating, preserves and brandy. Ornamental bark and wood quality also appreciated.

Description and features

Mature height: 3 to 4 meters
Mature spread: 2 to 3 meters
Habit: Compact, branched
Bark: Smooth reddish-brown, lightly peeling
Foliage: Deciduous, glossy green turning golden yellow in autumn
Growth: Medium
Hardiness: Down to -20°C

Flowering and fruiting

Flowering time: April
Flowers: Clusters of white, nectar-rich flowers
Fruits: Large bicolour cherries (yellow with red), firm and sweet. Ripens June–July. Requires a pollinator: Hedelfingen, Burlat or Van.
Wildlife: Highly attractive to bees

Light and soil

Ideal light: Full sun, sheltered from wind
Soil type: Deep, well-drained, slightly calcareous

Planting

Soil preparation: Add compost, loosen soil deeply
Spacing: 3 to 4 meters
Soil nature: Neutral to calcareous, loose and fertile

Watering

At planting: Water regularly the first year
At maturity: Moderate needs, drought tolerant

Pruning

When/how: Lightly prune after fruiting, avoid heavy pruning

Propagation

Method: Grafted onto Prunus colt for reduced vigour

Garden uses

Best placement: Garden, small orchard, edible hedge
Companion planting: Lavender, marigold, thyme, pear or plum

Traditional uses

Historical usage: For fresh eating, preserving and distilling. Wood used in fine woodworking

Pest and disease prevention

Vulnerabilities: Brown rot, bacterial canker, aphids
Natural prevention: Horsetail tea, mulching, aeration

Cultivation advice

Tips: Sunny location, fertile soil, companion pollinator

Cultivar specifics

Offered in a large pot, grafted on Prunus colt, this Bigarreau Napoléon provides a quick start and early results in any sunny garden.

Features

Common name : Cherry tree bigarreau Napoléon
Family : Rosaceae
Category : grafted low stem fruit tree
Spread : 2 to 3 m
Foliage : deciduous
Color of flowers : white
Fruit : Large fruits with pinkish-yellow skin and crisp, juicy, and sweet flesh
Use : isolated - orchard
Soil : all
Enemies : Red spider mite - caterpillar - aphid
Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
rootstock : Prunus Colt
Pollinator : Hedelfingen, Burlat, Van