Cherry Simone

• Cherry Simone is a premium cherry variety developed for its exceptional flavour and reliable cropping in suitable climates.
• The tree produces glossy, heart-shaped leaves that provide dense foliage and beautiful autumn colour before leaf drop.
• Spring brings a spectacular display of delicate white to pale pink blossoms that attract pollinators to your garden.
• The sweet, juicy cherries ripen in late spring to early summer, offering a delicious homegrown harvest.
• Gardeners love this variety for its manageable size, making it perfect for smaller gardens and container growing.

• Water Cherry Simone deeply once to twice weekly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce frequency in winter.
• Position in full sun with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and fruit production.
• Plant in well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost and aged manure; avoid heavy clay that retains excess water.
• Feed with a complete fruit tree fertiliser in early spring as buds break and again after harvest to replenish nutrients.
• Prune in late summer after fruiting to maintain an open vase shape, remove dead wood, and promote air circulation.
• Thin fruit when they're pea-sized to improve size and quality of remaining cherries; aim for 10cm spacing between fruit.
• Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting and monitor regularly for fruit fly during the Australian summer fruiting season.
• Mulch around the base with organic material but keep it away from the trunk to prevent collar rot.

• Plant Cherry Simone in full sun for at least 6-8 hours daily to encourage abundant flowering and fruit production.
• Water deeply once or twice weekly during spring and summer, especially when fruit is developing; reduce watering in winter.
• Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature during hot Australian summers.
• Feed with a balanced fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest to support healthy growth.
• Prune after fruiting in late summer to maintain shape, improve air circulation, and encourage next season's fruit production.
• Ensure adequate winter chill hours for optimal flowering and fruiting; this variety performs best in cooler regions.

• Fruit fly can damage cherries during fruiting season; use exclusion bags or organic traps to protect developing fruit.
• Aphids may cluster on new growth in spring; spray with horticultural oil or encourage beneficial insects like ladybirds.
• Birds are attracted to ripening cherries; install netting over the tree at least two weeks before fruit ripens.
• Fungal leaf spot can occur in humid conditions; ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
• Root rot may develop in poorly drained soils; plant in well-draining soil and never allow the root zone to become waterlogged.