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Why is grafted cherry tree dropping fruit

10 years ago

Hi folks I need some advice if poss. Last year I bought a grafted cherry which was over wintered in an unheated greenhouse. It is still there because it is thriving and our weather not so good. All the little cherries are turning yellow and dropping off. Any ideas. I'm maybe no good with these. I had three peaches on another tree and only one left
Thanks for any advice
Kind regards
Averil UK

Comments (3)

fruitnut Z7 4500ft SW TX
10 years ago
Sweet cherries, except the self fertile varieties, need a pollinator variety and bees. Lack of pollination is the common cause of what you describe.

Peaches are self fertile but a young tree may not set any the first year or two.
averil
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you fruit nut. Next year I shall let the bees in
Kind regards
Averil Uk
ltilton
10 years ago
Or maybe let the tree out. Is it potted or in the ground?

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