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I recently bought (by mistake) a variety of cherry tree (Ohio beauty) that is not self-pollinating. I live in the city, in the 15th floor, and I have a large balcony on which I want to grow a few potted fruit trees (for instance, I already have a lemon tree and a dwarf pear tree).

I could probably return the tree. However, I am considering a second option. If I were to buy a second (dwarf, self-pollinating) cherry tree, would that give a reasonnable chance to get cross pollination with the Ohio beauty one? And if so, any particular variety I should chose or avoid?

As a side note to that question, I realized that the Ohio beauty cherry tree I bought is also not a dwarf variety. If I put in say a 100L pot, with otherwise good conditions (watering, fertilizer, good exposition), would it be reasonnable to expect the cherry tree to grow healthily? (not expecting a miraculous yield, of course).

Max
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For cross-pollination, you need to have a compatible tree that flowers at the same time as your tree. I found this handy site for all cross-pollinator needs that gives a large list of matches for your Ohio Beauty. It's from a UK plant nursery so some of the trees may not be hardy in your area (unless, of course, you're from the UK). The only note-worthy variety on the list that I recognize is Morello, but I live in an area where essentially only Montmorency sour cherries are reliably hardy, so that's no surprise.

As for your second question, limiting the root growth will dwarf your tree, but it may also negatively affect its health. And @Stephie's advice is very relevant. When you tested the weight of your current trees, did you test them while dry or after a 3" rainfall? To get an accurate weight, the wetter the pots, the better.

Jurp
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