Sweet cherries are among the most demanding temperate fruits in Australia, requiring 800-1200 chill hours to set a good crop. They are best suited to cold-winter regions: the Granite Belt, Central Tablelands, Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, and WA's inland south. Tracked varieties include Bing, Lambert, Black Cherree, Stella (dwarf), Royal Rainier, and Burgsdorf. Bing and Lambert are classic large dark cherries but require cross-pollinators. Stella (dwarf form) is self-fertile and practical for smaller gardens. Royal Rainier is a firm, yellow-blushed variety with excellent flavour. Most sweet cherries are incompatible with each other in complex ways; check pollination charts before selecting varieties. Plant in deep, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5. Cherries will not tolerate waterlogged roots. Rain cracking at harvest is a persistent problem in humid climates; choose later-ripening varieties or use covering where possible. Birds are aggressive and netting is non-negotiable for a useable crop. Fruit ripens from November to January depending on variety and elevation. In WA, cherry plants are subject to fruit fly and other biosecurity measures. Source only accredited material and confirm current movement restrictions with the WA Department of Primary Industries.