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Naturally bushy in habit, Cherry Plum can reach up to 8m in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe fruits can be harvested for jams and jellies, adding practical value to Cherry Plum's ornamental appeal for wildlife and productive garden schemes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFairly wind resistant and frost tolerant, Cherry Plum makes a reliable hedge plant for exposed sites, gardens and landscape schemes across the UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFairly wind resistant\u003cbr\u003eResistant to frost\u003cbr\u003eCan grow up to 8 metres\u003cbr\u003eCan grow in sun or light shade\u003cbr\u003eGreat as a tree or hedge\u003cbr\u003eUsually requires pruning every 2-3 years\u003cbr\u003eOne of the first trees to flower in spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alba Trees","offers":[{"title":"15","offer_id":52270663041360,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":52270663074128,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"105","offer_id":52270663106896,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pk of 4","offer_id":52270663139664,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Gift Tree","offer_id":52270663172432,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Gift Tree","offer_id":52270663205200,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9576\/1232\/files\/alba-trees-cherry-plum-prunus-cerasifera-1654008016cherry-plum.jpg?v=1764850750"},{"product_id":"purging-buckthorn-rhamnus-cathartica","title":"Purging Buckthorn Hedging Plant (Rhamnus Cathartica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is a dense, spiky native hedging plant that grows best on calcareous soils but tolerates most other soil types, including clay, chalk and light sandy ground. 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