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Montmorency Cherry tree

Owner: Ann

Location:  Fort Collins, CO, United States

Age:Planted in about 2000
Age of this tree:27 years
Soil:Clay 
Climate at this location:Semi arid high desert. This site receives flood irrigation 3-4 times per summer
Tree form:Standard
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Light crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Chemical treatments
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:BIRDS

Owner's comments

Mulched with wood chips to drip line. Chemical weed control about once every 5 years.