Return to the Fruit & Orchards Forum | Post a Follow-Up

o
Identifying Cherry

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings
Posted by buttershug 5b (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 5, 13 at 21:35

Greetings.

I bought the 1" sweet cherry tree from local Wamart 8 years ago. It has established and looks healthy but it bears few fruits - about two dozens a year. When I planted it I wasn't aware cherry trees need cross pollenation so I just threw away the tree tag w/o noting the variety. I only know it is a sweet cherry and not Rainier.

I don't konw if it is a self fertile type but for 5 years every year it bears but just very few fruits. I am positive it is the only cherry tree in the neighborhood. Is it possible for a non-self fertile tree to bear some fruits?

I am trying to find out what it is so I can choose the right one for 2nd cherry tree in the yard.

It flowers a lot and early - about 10 days earlier than the Stanley/Italian plums in my yard. The flower photo was taken 4/30 this year. I am posting multiple photos hoping someone can help to identify the tree.

Thanks





Follow-Up Postings:

o
RE: Identifying Cherry

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings
  • Posted by fruitnut z7b-8a,4500ft SW TX (My Page) on
    Fri, Jul 5, 13 at 21:57

It's probably not self fertile or it would likely bear more fruit. It's most likely to be Bing but there are many other possibilities. A real expert might be able to tell some cherries apart by the shape of the fruit. I can't, they just aren't that different.

A self fertile variety like Lapins would fertilize Bing and most any other self sterile variety. Other self fertile varieties that would probably work are Whitegold, Blackgold, Sandra Rose, and Skeena.

o
RE: Identifying Cherry

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

My Stella fruits sparsely like that. From Walmart's, it'd probably be a really common variety like Stella.

o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!

Return to the Fruit & Orchards Forum

Information about Posting

  • You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
  • We have a strict no-advertising policy!
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.


Learn more about in-text links on this page here