Does anyone know of a variety of cherry tree which will be comfortable in a container, about 2' square?
I want one which will fruit. The quantity of fruit is not really an issue, just so long as it will produce edible cherries. The tree is for a memorial and therefore must be able to grow in a pot as when we move, it will come with us.
How about a minarette? I got mine from Ken Muir but there are probably others.
A Dwarf Stella Cherry tree from Bakker. It can be planted in the ground or will grow in a container. It is well suited to the British climate too. I bought one last year, it should produce its first fruit this year and I can't wait.
http://www.bakker.co.uk/r_12937-011/Balcony-products/Dwarf-Cherry-Compact-Stella.htm
Blackmoor recommend "Maynard mini stem", http://www.blackmoor.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=592
I've seen one with a name "Celeste"but not sure where.
Have never grown a cherry in a pot. The cherry trees I know are all very vigorous indeed (I have Stella in the ground) and to be honest would have doubts about the long term life of a cherry tree in a pot. But others may know more.
Peaches seem ok, I've had good crops from peach trees in pots.
Thanks for the answers guys. I think I'll probably go for the Compact Stella. It looks like a really nice shaped tree and is exactly what I was looking for.