Cherry Tree: How to Grow, Prune and Harvest Sweet Cherries
Prunus avium
Growing cherry trees: stunning spring blossoms and sweet summer fruit. Full sun, fertile soil, cold-hardy through harsh winters.
Characteristics
The cherry tree is a fruit tree beloved for its spring pink-white blossoms and sweet summer cherries. It grows vigorously in full sun on fertile, well-drained soil, withstanding winters down to -25 °C. A long-lived tree that flowers in March-April and fruits in June.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
