Cherry

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FEATURES: Ornamental tree with smooth bark producing attractive, juicy fruit. Becomes covered with beautiful white blossom in Spring .

CONDITIONS: Will grow in a wide variety . of soils. Choose a sunny but not over

windy . site with a good depth of well drained, moist soil.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Most sweet cherries require· a compatible variety planted nearby for cross-pollination. Water trees well during Summer and fertilise in Spring. Protect from weed competition and birds. Control fungal and bacterial disorders as they occur. Sweet cherries need training and Summer pruning in the early years. Train to a vase framework. Later only prune to thin. Prune sour cherries straight after harvest to thin out.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

• delicious fruit fresh from the tree

• use sour cherries for cherry pies and Black Forest Cake

• sour cherries freeze well for storage