Grafting a Cherry in Littleton - Ask Extension
I planted a multi variety dwarf Cherry in 2014. When we had the bad weather, I thought it froze and died, but the roots sprouted new growth. I now ha...
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Grafting a Cherry in Littleton #775676
Asked October 18, 2021, 10:49 AM EDT
I planted a multi variety dwarf Cherry in 2014. When we had the bad weather, I thought it froze and died, but the roots sprouted new growth. I now have 3, 8 foot tall non-producing bushes that I would like to graft fruit bearing scions to. What would be the best varieties of cherry for SW Denver, Columbine Area? I was considering Bing, but Rainier's are my favorite sweet cherry, and I hear that Montmorency are a good cooking variety. Is there a local scion exchange group, or website that I can get scions from? Also, what other stone fruits should I consider grafting?
Thank you,
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello Marc,
Here's a link to the subject of choosing cherry varieties in Colorado:
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/fruits/1202-cherries/
Stone fruits here have a difficult time with our seasonal extremes. If you have a protected site and can provide protection during those times of temp swings then perhaps plums.
Here's another fact sheet that may help:
https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/coldfruit.html
Good Luck,
Colorado Master Gardener
Here's a link to the subject of choosing cherry varieties in Colorado:
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/fruits/1202-cherries/
Stone fruits here have a difficult time with our seasonal extremes. If you have a protected site and can provide protection during those times of temp swings then perhaps plums.
Here's another fact sheet that may help:
https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/coldfruit.html
Good Luck,
Colorado Master Gardener
