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Most varieties need two trees for cross-pollination. Net fruit against birds before ripening. Modern dwarfing rootstocks keep trees manageable.
Prunus domestica
A fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to Sweet Cherry
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, ChrysanthemumGreat and Belgian EndiveGreat nearby.Sweet Cherry is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.
Water: Medium · Height: 800 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline — dislikes wet roots
These three thrive alongside Sweet Cherry — and alongside each other.
