This gave rise to the name 'Strawberries and Cream Tree', which was coined by children of the village.

It is one of only two reported examples of cherry-Kanzan graft hybrid trees in England; the other being in Portchester, Hampshire.

[2][3] The dual blossom gave rise to the name 'Strawberries and Cream Tree', coined by children of the village.

[1][5] The Strawberries and Cream Tree was planted on public land which is now owned by North Somerset Council, on Rodney Road in the village of Backwell.

The order prevents the cutting down, lopping or topping of the tree without prior permission from the council.