Double Gean Cherry

A beautiful tree with double flowers, Prunus avium Plena  is a deciduous tree, with a spreading, suckering habit, and good in a woodland setting or as a tree in a hedge. The ovate leaves are mid-green, turning red and orange in autumn. The double, pure white flowers are held in hanging clusters, and appear in spring. This is a low-maintenance tree, needing minimal pruning, but can be subject to cherry blackfly and the winter moth caterpillar, and silver-leaf disease. Prune in midsummer of silver-leaf disease is a problem in your area. Good in a wildflower meadow or cottage garden. Double gean holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Spring, autumn
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 2.5-40’ (8-12m) Spread: wider than 26’ (8m) in 20-50 years