cherry 'Athos' · Pests & diseases

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. This naturally dwarf bush can be grown in a container and can easily be netted against bird damage and protected from frosts. See sweet cherry cultivation advice and fruit in containers

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to cherry blackfly, pear and cherry slugworm and winter moth caterpillar. The fruit can be damaged by spotted wing drosophila and birds

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