of "the native wild Cherry, or Gean-tree". The cultivated variety was reintroduced into Britain by the fruiterer of Henry VIII, who brought it from Flanders and planted a cherry orchard at Teynham. See also List of Award of Garden Merit flowering cherries References External links Prunus avium - distribution map, genetic conservation units and related resources. European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) avium Cherries Flora of Europe Flora of North Africa Flora of Western Asia Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Trees of humid continental climate Trees of mild maritime climate Garden plants of Asia Garden plants of Europe Ornamental trees Fruit trees