{"product_id":"cherry-fruiting-royal-ann-sock-pot","title":"Cherry, Fruiting, Royal Ann (Sock Pot)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTree Care:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting:\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Needs a full sun location with deep, well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid low spots where late spring frosts can settle and damage blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollination: Unlike 'Lapins', 'Royal Ann' is not self-fertile. It requires a pollinator like 'Black Tartarian', 'Rainier', or 'Garden Annie' nearby to produce fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering:\u003cbr\u003eConsistency: Requires regular, deep watering, especially during the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting: Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy during fruit development. Uneven watering can lead to fruit cracking if a dry spell is followed by heavy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilizing:\u003cbr\u003eSchedule: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before bloom. If the tree is growing more than 12 inches of new wood per year, you can skip or reduce the fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution: Excess nitrogen can lead to lush leaves but very little fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning:\u003cbr\u003eMethod: Use a \"Modified Central Leader\" or \"Open Center\" system. Focus on creating wide crotch angles for the branches to support heavy fruit loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiming: Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant to shape the canopy and remove any diseased wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePest and Disease Control:\u003cbr\u003eBirds: Since the fruit is lighter in color, birds may notice it slightly later than dark cherries, but netting is still highly recommended as they ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulnerability: Susceptible to Bacterial Canker (gummosis) and Brown Rot. Ensure good air circulation through pruning and keep the area under the tree clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Care:\u003cbr\u003eProtection: Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrunk Care: Use a white tree wrap or white latex paint (diluted 50\/50 with water) on the trunk of young trees to prevent sunscald during the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Description:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppearance:\u003cbr\u003eFlowers: Masses of fragrant, snowy-white flowers bloom in early to mid-spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit: Large, heart-shaped cherries with golden-yellow skin covered in a bright rose-pink blush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage:\u003cbr\u003eLeaves: Large, oblong, vibrant green leaves with a serrated edge. They provide excellent shade throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape and Growth:\u003cbr\u003eHabit: A large, vigorous, and upright grower that spreads with age. It can reach 15–20 feet in height, though semi-dwarf varieties are common for home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill Hours: Requires a high chill period of approximately 700–900 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eFlesh: Very firm, meaty, and creamy-yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor: Sweet and tangy with a high juice content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage: While delicious fresh, its firm texture makes it the premier choice for canning, preserves, and maraschino processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptability:\u003cbr\u003eClimate: Thrives in USDA zones 5–9. It prefers the temperate summers of the Pacific Northwest and similar climates but can be grown successfully in many regions with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape Use:\u003cbr\u003eAesthetics: Because of the bi-color fruit and heavy spring bloom, it is one of the most visually stunning fruit trees for a home landscape. It serves well as both a shade tree and a high-yield food source\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5G","offer_id":52261101895963,"sku":"C00001068","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freedomtreefarms.com\/products\/cherry-fruiting-royal-ann-sock-pot","provider":"Freedom Tree Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}