Plant and grow a cherry tree successfully

1. Choose the right cherry tree for your garden

Choosing the perfect cherry tree for your yard depends on several factors, including the size of your space, the climate, and your personal tastes and appearance preferences.There are two main types of cherry trees: sweet cherry trees (  Prunus avium  ) and sour cherry trees (  Prunus cerasus  ). Sweet cherry trees produce sweet fruits and are generally grown for human consumption, while sour cherry trees are more often used for cooking and baking.

Sweet cherry trees  are generally taller than sour cherry trees, often reaching a height of 6 to 10 m. They also need warmer weather to bear good fruit. Popular varieties of sweet cherry trees include the famous ‘Bing’, ‘Rabbits’, ‘Rainier’ and ‘Sweetheart’.

Sour cherry trees  , on the other hand, are smaller trees, typically reaching a height of 4 to 12 m. They are more cold tolerant and can be grown in more northern regions. Well-known varieties of sour cherry trees include ‘Montmorency’, ‘Morello’ and ‘North Star’.

Once you’ve decided on the right type of cherry tree for your garden, consider pollination. Some cherry trees are self-fertile and can produce fruit without another pollinator tree nearby. Other cherry trees need a compatible pollinator tree to produce fruit. Carefully read the information provided by the nursery or seedling supplier to choose appropriate trees.

2. When and how to plant a cherry tree

The best time to plant a cherry tree is in fall or spring, when the soil is moist and temperatures are mild.

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