Expect your first real harvest around year 3 or 4. Yes, that’s a wait, but good things come to those who water and wait. When the cherries turn a deep mahogany and fall off with a gentle tug—that’s your cue.
Eat them fresh. Make a pie. Throw them into a smoothie and pretend it’s a health drink. Or better yet, stuff them in a jar with some alcohol and call it “cherry bounce.” You’re welcome.
One tree can produce 30-50 pounds of cherries per season. That’s a lot of “oops, I ate too many” moments. Share with neighbors, or don’t. No judgment.
