Win Suttons Cherry Trees

This competition has now closed but thank you to all those who took part. Congratulations goes out to our winners who have each won a patio cherry tree.

Keep an eye on our social channels or ‘Competitions’ page for future giveaways. And in the meantime, learn more about how to grow cherry trees in a pot. 

How to grow cherry trees in containers

Cherries are one of the most beautiful fruit trees, featuring pretty blossoms in spring, brightly-coloured fruits in summer and fiery foliage in autumn. While large varieties can reach 6m tall, others, like Patio Cherry ‘Sylvia’, have been grafted onto a dwarf rootstock which limits their height to just 2m. These compact trees are perfect for growing in containers, meaning you don’t need a large garden to enjoy a delicious crop of sweet fruit. A sunny balcony, small courtyard or bright patio will suffice. 

Here are our top tips for growing cherry trees in containers:

• Choose a self-fertile, dwarf cherry variety.
• Use a container that is deep and wide enough to accommodate the root ball of the tree. A 60cm diameter (or larger) will give it plenty of room to develop strong roots.
• Make sure that your container has plenty of drainage holes.
• Fill the container with a good quality, loam-based soil. 
• Look for the soil mark on the stem, and plant your tree to the same level it was grown before. 
• Be sure to keep the grafting point a few inches above the ground.
• Water your tree every day for a few weeks, to help it establish. 
• Mulch around the base with compost every spring to provide vital nutrients and retain moisture.
• Lightly prune your container-grown tree in March or April, to achieve the shape you’re after. Never prune it in winter. 

If you’ve been inspired to try growing your own, browse our full range of fruit trees to find the perfect variety for your garden.

Terms and conditions

1. This giveaway is only open to United Kingdom residents aged over 18, excluding employees of Suttons Consumer Products, their families and all those professionally associated with this Promotion.
2. This giveaway is free to enter and no purchase is necessary.
3. Closing Date: 11.59am on the 29th August 2023.
4. To Enter: choose from the methods available, including sharing an email address for great offers, visiting the Suttons Facebook page, or liking Suttons on Twitter.
5. The Prize: 3 winners will each win 1 x 9cm potted Patio Cherry ‘Sylvia’.
6. The Prize is non-exchangeable or transferable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions, or discounts. Due to current regulations, we are not able to send this prize to winners in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. 
7. The winners will be randomly selected from all valid entries received during the promotional period within 2 working days of the Closing Date.
8. The winners will be contacted by an email from blog@suttons.co.uk within 3 working days of the Closing Date. If a winner does not respond within 14 days of being notified, then the winner’s prize will be forfeited and Suttons shall be entitled to select another winner. If a winner rejects their prize, then the winner’s prize will be forfeited and Suttons shall be entitled to select another winner.
9. No cash alternative for the Prize stated is offered.
10. Suttons Consumer Products may substitute the Prize for an alternative if, for any reason, the original Prize is unavailable.
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