These are bare rooted plants which can be planted from the end of October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. The cherry plum is a popular ornamental tree for garden and landscaping use, grown for its very early flowering. Growing Details Common Name: Cherry Plum Genus: Prunus Species: Cerasifera Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry Height: 6-8m Spread: 3-4m Description Prunus cerasifera is native to Europeand Asia. Wild types are large shrubs or small trees reaching 6-15 m tall, with leaves 4-6 cm long. Flowers in spring, often starting in mid-February. The flowers are white and about 2 cm across, with five petals. The fruit is a drupe, 2-3 cm in diameter, and yellow or red in colour. It is edible, and reaches maturity from early July to mid-September.