Cherry ‘Sylvia Column’ is a dwarf mid/late season variety with a columnar habit that is perfect for narrow growing spaces. Beautiful white blossom will decorate its branches in April and large, deep red fruits will follow that can be harvested from late July. The fruits are deliciously sweet and have a good resistance to splitting. Ideal for growing in a container, against a wall or in a small sunny border. Cherry ‘Sylvia Column’ is a self-fertile variety but grow with a pollination partner in order to reach its maximum fruiting potential.Height: 2.5m (8.2ft). Spread: 1m (39in).Pollination Group: F.Harvest: Late JulyEstimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.
Growing Information
Plant cherry trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.
When growing cherries on the patio, use a large 60cm (24″) diameter container filled with a soil based compost such as John Innes No 3.
