{"product_id":"cherry-hatif-de-burlap-10-litre-pot-goblet","title":"Cherry Hatif De Burlap 10 Litre Pot Goblet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry 'Hatif de Burlat' (\u003cem\u003ePrunus avium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hatif de Burlat')\u003c\/strong\u003e – A Classic Early-Season Sweet Cherry for Garden and Orchard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus avium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hatif de Burlat' is one of the most celebrated early-ripening sweet cherries available, prized by growers for its generous crops of large, deep red fruits that arrive ahead of most other varieties. Originating in France, 'Hatif de Burlat' has earned a loyal following across Europe for combining outstanding fruit quality with reliable cropping and an attractive, ornamental character that makes it as beautiful in blossom as it is productive at harvest time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a garden tree, it is as rewarding to grow as it is to eat from. In spring, the canopy erupts in a cloud of white blossom that is both a delight to the eye and a magnet for early pollinators. By early summer — typically among the first cherries to ripen — it yields glossy, heart-shaped fruits with sweet, richly flavoured flesh. Whether grown as a free-standing specimen, trained against a wall, or on a dwarfing rootstock in a smaller garden, 'Hatif de Burlat' is a worthy centrepiece of any productive planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the earliest sweet cherries to ripen — typically ready to harvest in late June\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge, deep red, heart-shaped fruits with sweet, richly flavoured flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpectacular white blossom in spring, highly attractive to bees and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVigorous, upright-spreading habit with good ornamental appeal throughout the seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits a range of garden sizes depending on rootstock selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Hatif de Burlat' performs best in a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, sheltered spot in full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e. A south- or south-west-facing aspect is ideal, particularly in cooler or wetter climates where maximising warmth and light will improve fruit set and ripening. Avoid exposed, frost-prone positions, as the early blossom is vulnerable to late spring frosts — a sheltered wall or fence can offer valuable protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cherry prefers a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, fertile, well-drained loam\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will tolerate a range of soil types provided they are not waterlogged or excessively shallow, as cherries are sensitive to poor drainage and compacted roots. Slightly alkaline to neutral soils are generally well suited. Avoid heavy clay without first improving drainage, and steer clear of very sandy soils that dry out rapidly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK and most of Northern Europe, though the early blossom benefits from shelter against late frosts. The tree itself is robust once established and tolerates cold winters without difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Hatif de Burlat' develops a \u003cstrong\u003evigorous, upright to broadly spreading habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming a well-structured canopy that becomes increasingly characterful with age. The tree has a classic, open-grown cherry silhouette that provides strong seasonal interest from the first flush of spring blossom through to autumn leaf colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom:\u003c\/strong\u003e In mid-spring, the bare branches are clothed in clusters of \u003cstrong\u003epure white, five-petalled flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — an outstanding ornamental display that typically precedes the emergence of the leaves. The blossom is not only beautiful but also an important early nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Autumn Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are mid- to deep green throughout summer, broadly oval with a serrated edge, and turn warm shades of \u003cstrong\u003eorange, gold, and red in autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e before falling. The overall seasonal progression from blossom to leafing, fruiting, and autumn colour makes this a genuinely four-season tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cherries are \u003cstrong\u003elarge, glossy, and deep crimson to mahogany-red\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully ripe. The flesh is firm yet juicy, sweet and full-flavoured — ideal for eating fresh straight from the tree, as well as for cooking, preserving, and making cherry liqueur or jam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Hatif de Burlat' is \u003cstrong\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it will set a crop without a pollination partner — a significant advantage in smaller gardens. However, yields are often improved in the presence of another compatible sweet cherry flowering at a similar time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong, deep root system. Once settled, the tree is reasonably drought-tolerant in average conditions, though irrigation during dry spells in early summer — when the fruit is swelling — will significantly improve crop size and quality. Avoid irregular watering at this stage, as fluctuating moisture levels can cause fruit to split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced fertiliser or a dedicated fruit tree feed\u003c\/strong\u003e in early spring as growth begins. A mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base each year helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and gradually improve soil fertility. Avoid over-feeding with high-nitrogen products, which can encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet cherries should be pruned \u003cstrong\u003eduring the growing season — ideally in late spring or summer\u003c\/strong\u003e — rather than in winter, to minimise the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57200514433350,"sku":"173522","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/cherry-hatif-de-burlap-10-litre-pot-goblet","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}