Strawberries and Cream Tree, Graft hybrid cherry tree in Backwell, England.
The Strawberries and Cream Tree is a graft hybrid cherry that displays two different colors during its spring bloom. One side of the canopy bears pink blossoms while the other side shows white flowers, creating a striking split appearance in the crown.
The tree was planted on Rodney Road in the 1950s, making it more than seven decades old. It received protective status from local council in 2019, recognizing its botanical significance and local importance.
Local children named this tree after noticing how its pink and white blossoms resemble the two-tone appearance of a traditional English strawberry and cream dessert. The name has stuck in the community and reflects how people connect nature to familiar things they enjoy.
This specimen stands on public land and can be visited year-round, though spring offers the best time to see the distinctive double coloring of the blooms. The site is easily accessible at its location on Rodney Road in Backwell for anyone interested in viewing this botanical curiosity.
Only one other cherry-Kanzan graft hybrid of this type is known to exist in England, located in Portchester, Hampshire. This makes it an exceptionally rare botanical specimen found in just two places in the country.
Location: Backwell
GPS coordinates: 51.41453,-2.74506
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02
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