I got me a cherry tree

misskool

and I have no idea what to do with it

Those Lidl specials.

I know it can't got outside as there's still frost. It's still in the packaging with the soil root.

Do I pot it until the weather improves?

It's self pollinating, so I bought one. will I get fruit this year? Or is that hoping too much?

Thanks!

kazwookie

Frost, I have about 7" of snow here!! :rotfl:

Keep it potted and in a cool place.

Good luck

Blackjack_Davy

You can plant it outside as soon as the soil unfreezes and the snow melts.

Keep it somewhere cool, not anywhere heated, until then. A greenhouse, shed or similar will be fine. Don't let the rootball dry out however.

If you're lucky you may get some fruit, but don't hold your breath. It will start fruiting properly when it's established for a couple of years.

lindseykim13

I bought a plum and grapes from woolies last year and i'm hoping i get some fruit this year. I think most things say they fruit in second year.

mirry

I planted my cherry Tree last year and 4 months later had 10 fat cherries on it that we ate. It was a stella cherry tree. So you never know.

susieb

Me too, and a plum, and 2 pears LOL.
The trees look alot better than I thought they would - bargain

misskool

thanks all. Fingers crossed the great adventure starts soon!

Lotus-eater

If you get any fruit forming you will need to net it, otherwise you won't get any anyway and the birds will.

linni

Sorry if this is a bit of a daft question but I bought two Coyenne Du Comice pears and it says pollination Concorde. Can it pollinate itself as I have two or do I need to get a Concorde?

Mojisola

linni wrote: »

Can it pollinate itself as I have two or do I need to get a Concorde?

You do need a pollinator. Have a look at this -
http://store.ashridgetrees.co.uk/Information/Pollination-Pear-Trees

susieb

linni wrote: »

Sorry if this is a bit of a daft question but I bought two Coyenne Du Comice pears and it says pollination Concorde. Can it pollinate itself as I have two or do I need to get a Concorde?

It doesnt have to be a concorde, the buerre hardy one they are also selling flowers the same time so you could get that or the conference they are selling as well.