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Mazzard Cherry Care

Prunus avium

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What is the plant

The Mazzard Cherry or Sweet Cherry tree, known for its round red fruit, is valued for its reddish-brown timber used in various applications like furniture, paneling, and pipes. Its wood also makes excellent firewood, releasing a pleasant blossom scent when burned. The Mazzard Cherry, a historical variety, has played a crucial role in rootstock development, genetic preservation, and cherry breeding efforts.

This large tree, often found as a multi-trunked shrub in the wild, features a broad, rounded crown, reaching heights of 50-65 feet (15-20 m). Its green leaves, 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) long, turn yellowish-red in the fall. In April, the tree blooms with bundles of large, single white flowers, followed by dark red edible fruits, its main identification feature. It's suitable for landscaping, parks, and open green areas, growing up to 9 meters tall and living for around 200 years. You can commonly find it in woodlands and hedgerows throughout Europe, including the British Isles, where it's cultivated for its abundant spring flowers.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

Temperature

20°C - 35°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

4 - 8

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

  • Container

    Container

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    The container for the tree should be bigger in diameter and deeper than the root ball of the plant. Also, make sure the pot has drainage holes. Usually, the tree is grown in containers when it's young before being transplanted to soil.

  • Fun fact

    Fun fact

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    In old European tales, folks saw cherry trees as symbols of love and all that romantic jazz. They even thought these trees sparked the idea for that catchy nursery rhyme, "Cherry Ripe." And here's the kicker: in Lewis Carroll's whimsical world of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," he tossed Mazzard Cherry fruit into the mix as one of the ingredients in that magical "Eat Me" cake. That's the one that made Alice grow super-sized!

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    4,936 people already have this plant 737 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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