Raised in the 1800’s in the UK, Early Rivers remains a good easy tog row variety with useful disease resistance. Its fruits are bright red and have a sweet dessert flavour; they are usually the first to ripen and can be enjoyed from mid June most seasons. A very good variety. Pollinates well with:
Merton Glory
Amber Heart
Morello
Stella
Colt is a semi-vigorous tree, ideal for orchard planting, grassy areas, paddock or larger lawn. It can grow to 300cm’s+ in height – and width, but is fairly adaptable and can be controlled It is the best stock for bush growing, fan training, or festooning. More tolerant of poorer soils, although these should always be improved for best results.
Gisele 5 stock This is the revolutionary new dwarfing stock for cherries which has made the cultivation of these delicious fruits on the patio, in containers, or the fruit cage a realistic possibility at last. Gisele 5 is easily maintained at around 180cm’s un height and width, even a little less in a container. This stock is more precocious than the more vigorous older rootstocks. Ideal for bush growing, or as a column, but not really suited to fan training. Best with good soil conditions.