Cherry Trees

Image by vallefrias All fruiting trees need to be pruned and cherry trees are no exception. Whether sweet, sour, or weeping, knowing when to prune a cherry tree and knowing the correct method for cutting back…

Image by ChrisBoswell Most people probably purchase a cherry tree from a nursery, but there are two ways you can propagate a cherry tree– by seed or you can propagate cherry trees from cuttings. While seed…

Image by radarreklama If you’re a cherry lover, you’ve probably spit your share of cherry pits, or maybe it’s just me. At any rate, have you ever wondered, “Can you grow a cherry tree pit?” If so, how do you…

Image by larryye Cherry trees are a wonderful addition to home orchards, as well as landscape plantings. Known worldwide for their stunning spring blooms, cherry trees reward growers with a profusion of…

Image by xuanhuongho Love cherry trees but have very little gardening space? No problem, try planting cherry trees in pots. Potted cherry trees do very well provided you have a container that is large enough…

Image by Natikka What are Sweetheart cherries? These large, bright red cherries are prized for their heart-like shape and firm texture, but mostly for a distinctive, super-sweet, mildly tart flavor. Can you…

Image by Leif Kurth Montmorency tart cherries are classics. This variety is used to make dried cherries and is perfect for pies and jams. Dark, sweet cherries are great for fresh eating, but if you want to…

What are Tulare cherries? A cousin to the popular Bing cherry, Tulare cherries are prized for their sweet, juicy flavor and firm texture. Growing Tulare cherries isn’t difficult for gardeners in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 8,…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Heather Rhoades I have a Bing cherry in the front yard and, frankly, it’s so old it has a dearth of issues. One of the most annoying aspects of cherry growing is split cherry…

Image by DennyThurstonPhotography There are two main types of cherries in commercial production – sweet and sour. Of these, the sweet variety are the juicy, sticky finger type, and Bing is one of the most…