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cherry tree 'summer sun'

Posted by moochops 8?/9?Manchester, UK (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 28, 07 at 19:36

Hi, have posted this in the fruit forum but realised I may get a response here -

"Hi. I have recently planted a cherry "summer sun" tree from a supplier here in England. The rootstock in Gisela 5 and the tree arrived bare-rooted but has been swiftly planted in a prepared hole. I've read plenty of great advice on this forum already so i've ensured the graft union is well above ground, the soil is well drained and the ground was also well-dug and amended with compost before planting. The tree is probably 2.5 feet tall & has two branches which are bare of leaves but budding. Now, at the risk of sounding greedy, how soon can i expect to get edible cherries? Can I reasonably expect a harvest next summer? 2 years, maybe 3? I would also appreciate any coments on how large this variety will grow? I understand that a cherry on this rootstock can be kept at a height of 10 feet? does this involve much work?
apologies for so many questions but have found no infomation about "summer sun" cherry anywhere. "


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RE: cherry tree 'summer sun'

Not sure about this cultivar, but I'd be on the patient side, it could be several years before the tree is large enough to start producing a decent crop. It has to build up a good framework of branches and foliage first, before it can start diverting energy into flowers and fruit. Don't be too surprised if you have to wait 5 or 6 years, maybe even more.

Resin


 
 

 

 


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