Dove, here's the cherry tree. The tree must have been in the north shadow of the back of the garages when young, but they soon reach the sun. You can grow in the shadow areas. You just bring them up to a good height in a big container first.
Some have already ripened and fallen. Others are still there green and turning red on the tree, which you can see in the close up.
May I recommend you do a bit more research before deciding on which tree(s) to plant. As people say - they have to earn their keep and you are going to have them for a long time. That said, I would also advise going for bare rooted trees which you generally plant around November time. Bare rooted trees establish better than those in containers. Flowers aren't necessarily the be all and end all when deciding which tree to plant - texture and form are also things to consider, and whether you would like evergreens or deciduous. Decide on the trees first and then think about flowers. Sunflowers are fun for children and the seedheads are good for wildlife but may not be suitable for your garden in terms of design.
Plant 1 sunflower plant and see if you and your son love them. The good thing about sunflowers are, they are annuals that grow to that height super fast in just a couple of months. If your son and you don't absolutely love them, they die that year and so, don't sow any sunflower seeds next year. One seed packet is just £1.99. There's nothing that you lose.
Hmm... maybe. it was there when I bought the property. Anyway, I have had cherry blossom trees that I planted myself in a previous property. This one looks like my cherry tree, but just the fruit stem is different.
Definitely a crab apple …malus not prunus … I suspected as much when you said the fruit are ripening now. Cut one in half across the equator and you’ll find apple pips not a cherry stone.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
@Jac19. If you don't know the difference between a cherry and a crab apple you really need to stop giving advice on this forum. I am actually starting to cringe at some of the drivel you post. For your own good, stop pretending you are an experienced gardener. This forum is full of very knowledgeable folk that can actually help you with your gardening.
Dove, here's the cherry tree. The tree must have been in the north shadow of the back of the garages when young, but they soon reach the sun. You can grow in the shadow areas. You just bring them up to a good height in a big container first.
Some have already ripened and fallen. Others are still there green and turning red on the tree, which you can see in the close up.
wow. Monster cherries. I'd love to see them when they ripen.
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Some have already ripened and fallen. Others are still there green and turning red on the tree, which you can see in the close up.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If you don't know the difference between a cherry and a crab apple you really need to stop giving advice on this forum.
I am actually starting to cringe at some of the drivel you post. For your own good, stop pretending you are an experienced gardener. This forum is full of very knowledgeable folk that can actually help you with your gardening.