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Ornamental cherry tree varieties
Cherry trees are prized for two reasons -- their delicious fruit and their stunning flowers. Which tree you want to plant will depend a lot on what you're looking for. But whether you want cherry blossoms or cherry pie, growing conditions are more or less the same.
Quick Facts about Cherry Trees
- Botanical name: Prunus avium (sweet) Prunus cerasus (sour)
- Height: depends on species and variety
- Spread: depends on species and variety
- Sun exposure: Full sun for best fruiting
- Soil requirements: deep, well-drained loam with low alkalinity and low salinity
- Hardiness zones: depends on species and variety
- When to plant: Early spring for bare root; spring or fall for potted
Cherry Tree Care
Cherry trees do best in soil that is well-drained and fertile with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
They must have at least six hours a day of direct sun in order to produce fruit. If you have selected an appropriate tree for your hardiness zone and planted it in a well-draining, sunny site, cherry trees do not require much maintenance other than pruning.
How to Plant Cherry Trees
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