Sweet cherry trees may be pruned in August when there’s less danger of bacterial infection. In a mature tree, thin out more of the shoots that grow toward the end of a well-pruned branch.

Labor shortages and challenging market conditions are marring the harvest season of Oregon's fourth most valuable fruit.

Before growing cherry trees for fruit, please note that both tart and sweet cherries are invasive in various U.S. regions. So, you must check with your local state extension before planting.

Sweet and sour cherries are both grown in the U.S. Which one you decide to grow should go with your preference and your location. Watch your tree flourish using the tips in this guide.

Picking season can run anywhere from a week or less to a month, and interested pickers should call or check the orchards' ...

The best time to trim weeping cherry trees is just after they bloom in early spring. Trimming at other times of year will remove the next year’s flower buds, so you won’t get bloom the ...

Robertson says these sweet cherry trees are in full bloom. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:16:18 GMT (1751321778838) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) ...

Schartner says sweet cherry trees at the site south of Egg Harbor bloomed a few days ago, and could peak in a matter of days. He also grows tart cherries, which he says typically bloom about a ...

Sweet Cherry Trees. Sweet cherries (Prunus avium) are generally hardy to Zone 5 but are more reliably productive in Zone 6 and above. Among the best varieties of this type of cherry tree are: ...

A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of ...