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Very impressed with the cherry trees recieved in perfect condition.planted as per instructions.I would like advice, as now I have got them I am told I will never have cherries as the birds always get there first.As the trees max height is 8ft is there some way I can protect them and when is it the beast time to offer this protection. I would be grateful for your advice.
Webmasters Reply:
Here on the nursery we have found hanging old cd's in the tree the most effective method of control; these must be in place from approximately mid March until after the fruit has been harvested.
Hazel Willsher, hazelwillsher@XXX.COM
Supplied as a containerised tree pruned to approximately 3-4 ft (90-120cm) tall including pot.
This Product is Available Now.This really is a wonderful and most interesting apple - and truly beautiful. New leaf growth is red in colour and its flowers are a most delicate shade of purple red.
The fruits produced are (surprise surprise) red in colour - but what really makes this variety stand out is that even the flesh is stained pink - and its juice will run pink. Interestingly, if you cut the stems on this tree you will find the inner wood is also red in colour.
Suitable for eating, cooking (think of the wonderful colours your desserts will come out in when made from this), juicing or cider.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
Recommended by the RHS to assist in encouraging bats into the garden as the flowers are likely to attract moths and other night-flying insects which bats love to eat!
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