Description
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.
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.
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 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
Ideal light: Full sun, sheltered from wind
Soil type: Deep, well-drained, slightly calcareous
Soil preparation: Add compost, loosen soil deeply
Spacing: 3 to 4 meters
Soil nature: Neutral to calcareous, loose and fertile
At planting: Water regularly the first year
At maturity: Moderate needs, drought tolerant
When/how: Lightly prune after fruiting, avoid heavy pruning
Method: Grafted onto Prunus colt for reduced vigour
Best placement: Garden, small orchard, edible hedge
Companion planting: Lavender, marigold, thyme, pear or plum
Historical usage: For fresh eating, preserving and distilling. Wood used in fine woodworking
Vulnerabilities: Brown rot, bacterial canker, aphids
Natural prevention: Horsetail tea, mulching, aeration
Tips: Sunny location, fertile soil, companion pollinator
Offered in a large pot, grafted on Prunus colt, this Bigarreau Napoléon provides a quick start and early results in any sunny garden.
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