What are some Tips for Growing Cherries?
Growing cherries is a fun hobby if you have room in your yard for the trees and time to devote to their care. Because cherry trees bloom and set their fruit early, cherries are often the first fruit ready to eat in the summer. Cherry trees can take up a great deal of room or be pruned into a manageable size. Some people even create what are known as espaliers. These are trees that are aggressively pruned and grown flush against a wall or other structure. The most important requirement for successfully growing cherries is a cold winter. If you live in a climate without much frosty weather during the winter months, your cherry tree will suffer. The cold weather allows the trees to go into dormancy and gain strength for a generous harvest the following year. A mild winter will normally result in a light crop of cherries. If you are interested in growing cherries, it is important to know what type of cherry tree you want. Most sweet cherry trees require a pollinator. If your yard is large