About Plant: Cherry
A beautiful spring-flowering fruit tree available as sweet and tart types. Tart cherries are often more cold-hardy and many are self-fertile.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular while establishing
SoilWell-drained fertile loam (6.0-7.0)
Spacing12-20 feet
Height10-25 feet
Time to Harvest3-5 years to first fruit
Planting DepthPlant at nursery depth
Germination TimeVaries; trees usually grafted
Expert Growing Tips
Choose a cultivar suited to your zone and check pollination requirements before planting. Net ripening fruit where bird pressure is heavy.