This dwarf, Gisela 5, cherry tree is now in flower.  They are just opening and the meteorological office in London has just forecast wintery showers and strong winds.  Last year, about this time, strong winds blew off most of the flowers with the resulting loss of the crop of sweet cherries.  I do hope the same isn't going to happen, yet again, this year.  Here's a photo before they are all gone!

Prunus avium Stella flowers

Last year's (2014) flowers, 26 April 2014



Prunus avium Stella, Gisela 5, April 2014

Prunus avium Stella, Gisela 5, April 2014

Prunus avium Stella, Gisela 5, April 2014

 

Dramatically reduced crop of cherries due to high winds damaging the flowers