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 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.

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard.

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: ...

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

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 ...

Compared with sweet cherry trees, sour cherry trees are much more cold hardy, and so they are more commonly grown in areas with frigid winters, such as Russia, Eastern Europe and the Midwest.

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Whether you are searching for an ornamental cherry or a fruiting cherry, this guide will help you find the right tree for your yard.