Dwarf cherry tree (Prunus avium 'Kordia') – 5-litre pot

Kordia is one of the most popular cherry varieties, and for good reason. Its large, shiny dark cherries are juicy, sweet, and crisp, with a rich flavor perfect for eating straight from the tree. An added benefit: the fruit is not prone to cracking, which is a problem with many other cherry varieties. The tree blooms exuberantly in April with a beautiful cloud of white blossoms, a real eye-catcher in the garden even before the fruit is ripe.

The dwarf tree grows compactly, making it suitable for smaller gardens as well. Thanks to its dwarf form, you can harvest easily and safely without needing a ladder.

What is a dwarf tree?
Dwarf means the tree has been grafted onto a slow-growing rootstock, causing the trees to bear fruit faster and grow to a lower height. The advantages are that they are suitable for smaller (vegetable) gardens, allowing you to grow more varieties in the same space. It is also convenient that you can harvest easily, safely, and without a long ladder.

Key features:

• Harvest period: July
• Flavor: sweet, juicy, crisp
• Fruit color: shiny dark red to black
• Use: fresh eating, desserts, jam, pie
• Location: full sun, sheltered from wind
• Planting distance: 3-4 m
• Self-pollinating: partially (better harvest with Regina or Lapins nearby)
• Hardy: yes, down to -20°C
• Height upon delivery: 70-80 cm (excluding pot)

Tips and care:

• Planting: because the trees are delivered in pots, they can be planted year-round. Preferably plant in autumn in a sunny, slightly sheltered spot with well-draining, fertile soil. Avoid wet, heavy soils.
• Pruning: prune after harvest in the summer, never in the winter. Keep the crown open so that sufficient light can pass through. Prune long, thin shoots back to 10 cm from a thicker woody branch for a healthy, airy tree.
• Nutrition: fertilize in February and again in the autumn with an organic-mineral fertilizer for healthy growth and good fruit set.
• Watering: water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first few years after planting.
• Open ground or pots: you can also grow dwarf cherry trees in pots; the larger the pot, the better they will do. They will always grow better and produce more fruit in open ground.
• Support: provide support with a stake in the first year for sturdy growth.

TIP: Cherries are best stored spread out in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator, not stacked on top of each other in a plastic bag. This prevents bruising and keeps them fresh for longer. But honestly, for most people, they don't last long enough in the fridge for that to be a problem!