Plena

Plena is a form of the native English wild cherry or "Gean" which has been grown for hundreds of years. The main difference is that whilst the regular Prunus avium has single flowers, Plena has double flowers. It is sometimes known as the double "Gean" for this reason.

The blossom is pure white and borne in great profusion. The young leaves start out a light coppery colour, soon becoming green as the blossom fades, and then crimson and yellow in the autumn.

The tree is naturally vigorous, and grows with a strong upright form.

Plena flowering cherry trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

• 11-year bare-root tree £46.50

  
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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• 22-year pot-grown tree £73.00

  
  Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
  In a 12L pot
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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Delivery from week commencing 10th November 2025 for pot grown trees and December 2025 for bare-rooted or mixed orders.

Plena characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 1993
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive tree / plant
• Growth habitUpright
• Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
• PruningLight prune
• Growth rateFast
• WildlifeAttractive to birdsRHS Plants for Pollinators
• Flower colourWhite
• Flower formDouble flower (25-50 petals)
• Flowering monthMay
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnYellow / Crimson
• Fruit colourRed - dark
• Fruit sizeVery small
• Country of originUnited Kingdom
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

• 
  Prunus avium
  Prunus avium
  The native "Gean" or "Mazzard" cherry, makes an attractive woodland tree.
• 
  Prunus avium x Prunus canascens
  Schmittii
  A flowering cherry which is useful for public spaces on account of its conical form and attractive bark.

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years. We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.

How to choose a flowering cherry tree

We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.