From Blossom to Fruit
By early summer, the Wild Cherry’s flowers transform into clusters of small, glossy red fruits. These cherries are tart but edible, offering a natural treat if the birds have not already enjoyed them. For blackbirds, thrushes, and starlings, the cherries are a feast that supports their young during fledging season.
Even after the fruit has gone, the Wild Cherry continues to give. Its spreading branches provide shelter for nesting birds, and its autumn leaves glow in shades of gold, amber, and crimson, adding warmth and colour to the landscape before winter arrives.
A Tree of Generosity and Heritage
In Irish tradition, the Wild Cherry has long been seen as a tree of sweetness and generosity. It was often planted near homes or in gardens to bring fruit, beauty, and good fortune. The tree’s wood, valued for its fine grain and rich tone, was once prized by Irish craftsmen for furniture, tools, and decorative pieces.
Folklore tells of the cherry as a gift-bearing tree, one that offered abundance to those who cared for it. To plant a Wild Cherry was to invite prosperity and happiness into a place, and to share its bounty with the creatures of the land.
Supporting Biodiversity
At Grown Forest, the Wild Cherry holds an important role in building vibrant, diverse ecosystems. It thrives at woodland edges and in mixed native plantings, where it adds structure and seasonal variety. Its flowers provide early nectar, its fruit sustains birds through the summer, and its roots support fungi and soil invertebrates that keep the ground healthy.
Every part of the tree contributes to the web of life. From soil to canopy, the Wild Cherry connects species and seasons, enriching both the environment and the landscape’s natural rhythm.
A Gift to Nature
When you help plant a Wild Cherry with Grown Forest, you are giving something truly special to the land. You are creating a space for life to flourish, where bees find their spring feast and birds enjoy their summer harvest. With every blossom that opens and every cherry that ripens, your contribution continues to support Ireland’s living landscape.
The Wild Cherry reminds us that what is good for nature can also bring beauty into our own lives. Through your support, the story of Ireland’s forests grows brighter each year, one flowering branch at a time.
