The tree was already growing strongly when I took on the plot and I’ve given it two quite severe prunings to move the cherries lower down the tree so I can reach some to harvest but still leave enough for the birds towards the top of the tree. I now prune back the new growth about this time each year and it does seem to have improved the crop. Another bonus this year is the lack of pests – nothing worse than finding extra protein…
The raspberries and sweet pea are also moving into full production.
Allotment Life 
They look delicious!
Any idea what variety it is? I’m considering adding a cherry tree to my allotment, though the blasted pigeons do put me off rather. Yours look delicious though
I don’t know the variety, it’s a legacy tree. It is a sweet variety, so best guess would be Stella. I’ve come to an agreement with the birds: they have the fruit high up in the tree and I have everything within reach – it did take a bit of pruning to make I got a fair share!