Collection: Cherry Trees
- Choosing the Right Variety: - There are two main types of cherry trees: sweet cherries (Prunus avium) and sour cherries (Prunus cerasus). Sweet cherries are typically eaten fresh, while sour cherries are often used for cooking and baking. - Consider your climate and space. Sweet cherries require a warmer climate and more space, while sour cherries are more cold-hardy and can be grown in smaller areas.
- Planting: - Location: Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Cherry trees need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. - Soil Preparation: Test the soil pH; cherry trees prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amend the soil with organic matter if necessary to improve drainage and fertility. - Planting Time: The best time to plant cherry trees is in early spring or late fall when the tree is dormant. - Planting Process: Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball. Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the graft union (if present) is above the soil line. Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and mulch around the base to retain moisture.
- Care and Maintenance: - Watering: Cherry trees need regular watering, especially in the first few years. Water deeply once a week, more often in dry periods. - Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to excessive leaf growth at the expense of fruit production. - Pruning: Prune cherry trees in late winter to early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the tree. Proper pruning improves air circulation and sunlight penetration, which helps prevent disease. - Pest and Disease Control: Monitor for common pests like aphids and cherry fruit flies, and diseases such as brown rot and leaf spot. Use appropriate organic or chemical controls as needed.
- Harvesting: - Sweet cherries are typically ready for harvest in late spring to early summer, while sour cherries ripen a bit later. - Harvest cherries when they are fully colored and firm. Sweet cherries should be picked with the stem attached to prolong shelf life.
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Evans Bali Cherry
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Sweet Cherry Pie™ Cherry
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