Cherry Prunus avium

Cherry (Prunus avium) is a stone fruit tree grown for sweet when ripe fruit. Suited to full sun and fertile, well-drained loam, it reaches about 3–5 m (dwarf rootstocks shorter) with a 3–4 m spread. Harvest in june–july for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam
  • Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
  • Harvest: June–July
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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