Cherry Trees

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When to Plant a Cherry Tree Gardeners throughout the United States are recommended to plant tree fruits in the mid to late winter or the spring. This allows the Cherry Tree to develop a good root system before the growing season. Since most fruit trees sold today, including some bare-root trees, are of a fruiting age developing a sound root system is imperative for fruit set during the same year. Cherry Trees can be planted at any time of year, and winter or spring planting is a suggestion rather than a rule. Choosing a Location for a Cherry Tree Successful cultivation of Cherry trees in your garden starts with choosing the proper location. If you choose the right spot, the tree will need very little assistance to thrive and provide you with many years of delicious dark red fruit. Soil: Cherries prefer soil that is fertile and well-drained. Choose a site where water does not sit after rain for extended periods. Cherry trees should not be planted in extremely dry soil as this can cause drought stress and require frequent watering on the gardener's part. If you live in an area where heavy clay soil or poor drainage is a problem, it is recommended that you amend your existing soil with locally sourced compost, although Cherry trees are more forgiving than other fruit-bearing trees and plants good soil is the key to fruit production. Proper preparation of the soil will improve your pear tree's performance and promote healthy new growth every year, which will provide you with an abundant crop of pears. If you're concerned about your existing soil, we suggest working with your county or state extension service. They will be able to test your soil and make recommendations based on the findings. Sunlight: Cherry Trees need full sun to grow and produce their best fruit. By definition, full sun is a location that gets at least six to eight hours of sunlight. Proper sunlight is vital for the Cherry tree to produce a heavy crop of fruit. Full sun also has the added benefit of h