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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Sweet Cherry does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
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
Combine Sweet Cherry with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Sweet Cherry
Plant Sale lists Sweet Cherry as potted plants, advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
