I have considered growing cherry trees, both tart and sweet. I have reluctantly decided that they aren't practical for a couple of reasons, even before considering whether they will produce. First, I have a lot of wild cherry trees growing along the field edges on this old farm, and many have black knot and who knows what all else. So I know that I would be battling disease from the wild population which I am not willing to do as it would be chemical intensive. Second, I know that in this area most small fruits are eaten by birds if not netted, so I would need either a very small tree or huge enclosure to protect the fruits.

So I buy my cherries instead of growing them. Probably not what you wanted to hear . . .