Thanks fruitnut. I did see the part about cracking in the rain. I guess I’m willing to accept that issue because- as I know from my gardening- we have had 2 summers in a row with almost no rain here- it rained 4 times between June 18 and August 12 last year. The year before wasn’t much better. ITs always drier than people think in my area during harvest months. But it sounds like there are more issues than just cracking. And just so you know…I DON’T trust that nursery. They don’t handle many fruit trees and have given me information that even I knew to be wrong in the past. But its close by and I enjoy looking at what they have.
I know all sweet cherries are almost impossible here, but I have the space, time, and enjoy the trees even if they don’t produce. What kills me is that the sweet cherries I have are the fastest growing, healthiest looking trees in my entire orchard. I know that doesn’t translate into fruit…but it keeps the dream alive! 
Thanks again.
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