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Helderfinger Cherry - Self fertile or not?


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Helderfinger Cherry bought one of these today from Netto. The label says self pollinator, a good choice for garden use and a good pollinator for other cherries. Good Flavour with juicy flesh. As I knew nothing about cherries, I googled it and couldnt find Helderfinger but found Hedelfingen which I presume is the same, but many sites say it needs a pollinator, so if you know about the pollination habits of this tree, please post as I am confused now.

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So no one knows about the sex life of my cherry tree eh?

 

Sounds like a Jeanette Winterson novel doesnt it?

 

It sounds like something Tori Amos would sing :P

 

Have you seen this thread on The Grapevine? (GYO magazine's forum):

 

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/showthread.php?t=368

 

There's some useful info on there about Hedelfingen trees, particularly the final post:

 

"Hedelfingen is a mid-to-late blooming, sweet cherry. It is compatible with Van, Regina, Lambert, Windsor, Vogue, Sam. You cannot use another Hedelfingen. It is self-incompatible."

 

Looks like you might be needing a second sweet cherry tree :mrgreen:

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