Imagine growing two different varieties of cherry on one tree!
Grafted onto a colt rootstock, Cherry Duo Family Tree is perfect for small gardens. Two varieties are grafted onto one stem to create the perfect partnership which will pollinate each other to produce good crop yields. Duo Cherry combines two dessert varieties that crop at different times, offering an extended harvest. Cherry ‘Regina’ is ready for picking in mid to late July followed by Cherry ‘Kordia’ in early August. Both bear heavy crops of sweet, very dark fruits. Colt rootstock reaching a mature height of 3.5-4.5m (11.5-14.7ft) Spread: 1.5- 2m (8-6.5ft).
Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.
Growing Information
Plant cherry trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.
When growing cherries on the patio, use a large 60cm (24″) diameter container filled with a soil based compost such as John Innes No 3.
