Prunus avium ‘Plena’, the double-flowering Wild Cherry, is a breathtaking ornamental cherry celebrated for its masses of pure white, fully double blossoms that appear in spring like clouds of soft confetti. A refined form of the native Wild Cherry, this variety offers a show-stopping floral display, strong branching structure, warm autumn colour, and excellent wildlife value. Elegant and long-lived, it is ideal for avenues, feature planting, large gardens, and parkland landscapes.
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Key Features
Extraordinary Blossom Display – Large, double white flowers blanket the tree in spring.
Elegant Branching Structure – Makes a striking specimen or avenue tree.
Warm Autumn Colour – Leaves turn orange, amber, and soft red.
Wildlife Friendly – Although sterile, its structure provides shelter and nesting space.
Hardy & Reliable – Strong performer across the UK, tolerating wind and exposed sites.
Low Maintenance – Needs minimal pruning and has a tidy natural shape.
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Specification Details Botanical Name Prunus avium ‘Plena’ Common Names Double Wild Cherry, ‘Plena’ Wild Cherry Family Rosaceae Origin Cultivar of the native Wild Cherry found across Europe 🔗 Learn More About the Rosaceae Family
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