Looking for a tree supplier - ornamental Cherry - Forum

Hello. I've been asked to supply and plant a small ornamental Cherry tree in the middle of a small graveled area at the front of someone's house. They want a weeping, pink-flowering tree which won't grow too big and they have asked if I can find a fairly mature specimen so that they "don't have to wait for 10 years before it looks really good."

I'm thinking of a Prunus Pendula Rubra as it seems to tick the boxes for size and growth habit. I don't know of any really good tree suppliers in my area (NE England) and having looked online most of the available specimens seem to be relatively young and still spindly. I said I would try to find a more mature specimen but did note that if they are available they are likely to cost a pretty penny.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a supplier? I'm happy to shop online if the supplier is good and I'm also aware that finding a more mature specimen might not be an option. I'm happy to consider other options as well as long as it is a weeping type.

Thanks.

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Andrew Midgley May 11, 2016 at 9:21pm

Thornhayes Nursery in Devon is the place to go.
David Benson May 11, 2016 at 11:20pm

round my neck of the woods it would be east Keswick plant center or thorp trees at cattle but a bit far from your abode (not very helpful)
Austin Campbell May 12, 2016 at 8:14am

Thornhayes looks interesting. If I get to Devon I might pop in for a look around.

Thorp website is under maintenance just now.

I think I need somewhere that can deliver as well.
- Andrew Midgley > Austin Campbell May 12, 2016 at 8:29am
  
  I think Thornhayes can organise delivery at your expense via a third party?
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Richard Gadsby May 12, 2016 at 10:31pm

Coles at Leicester worth a look
Austin Campbell May 12, 2016 at 11:11pm

Thanks! I'll get in touch with Thornhayes and Coles tomorrow.