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Old 06-04-2009, 12:27 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Cherry tree on Colt rootstock

Hi All

The boyfriend at the weekend has brought me a cherry tree after me saying
how much I would like to get one at some point. Thing is he has brought me
one on colt rootstock rather than G5 which they say can grow to 14-16ft
(some are even saying 20ft!!).

I have had a look online regarding training, pruning and how to reduce the
height and confused myself... Has anyone got any experience of limiting the
height of a fruit tree on colt rootstock? I saw one site that suggests
bending the branches downwards.

Any advice is really appreciated as I don't want to hurt the boyfriends
feelings...

Donna