Lavish white spring blossom and glossy summer fruit on a tall, handsome tree. Needs real winter chill and, for many varieties, a compatible pollinating partner.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Sweet Cherry
Botanically, Prunus avium is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 6 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage.
Where to grow Sweet Cherry
Sweet Cherry suits cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Sweet Cherry does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Sweet Cherry is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Sweet Cherry in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Sweet Cherry in the garden
Sweet Cherry earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Sweet Cherry with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Sweet Cherry
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