Open for pre-orders from 1st May 2026You can pre-order for the new season from 1st May. Deliveries from December 2026.
Keepers NurseryThe UK's largest range of fruit trees
Tel. 01622 326465

Merchant

Merchant
An excellent big cherry with a perfectly balanced flavour which melts in your mouth

Origin: Cambridgeshire UK,

Pollination: Merchant is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

British-grown UK flag All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

Merchant cherry trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenGisela 5Semi-dwarfing £28.00
MaidenColtSemi-vigorous £28.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenF12/1Very vigorous £28.00
< 5 in stock

Try these similar varieties

History and description of Merchant

A perfect cherry for those who prefer softer traditional cherries to modern meaty/dry cherries.

Characteristics of Merchant cherry trees

UseDessert
ColourDark Red
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeJune
Season of useEarly Mid
Tree vigour
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Disease resistanceBacterial Canker - Resistant
Suitable forNorthern Britain
Pollination date0
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
Incompatibility group0
PollinatorsPollination partners
Up
Keepers Nursery Limited ©2026