GROWING GUIDE - CHERRIES
cHERRY tREE pLANTING & cARE
Looking to grow beautiful, healthy cherry trees in your garden? You've come to the right place! This comprehensive growing guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from planting to harvest.
PLANTING
Carefully remove the seedling from its wrapping, taking care not to disturb the roots. Plant the seedling 1 inch deeper than the top of the root plug, then backfill with high-quality topsoil.
Watering: Water thoroughly every 2–3 days, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizing: For strong root development, feed the plant every 2 weeks using a fertilizer such as 10-52-17 Rose & Strawberry food.
Soil: Evans and Rose Cherries prefer a dry location, as allowing the roots to dry out in August and September is crucial for hardening off the growing tips.
Avoid planting in deep black loam soil, as it can lead to excessive growth, making the tree more vulnerable to winter damage. After harvesting, it’s important to let the roots dry out to prevent late-season growth.
FALL & WINTER CARE
In late fall, after the leaves have dropped, provide a deep watering to help the tree store moisture for winter.
To protect the roots during their first winter, apply a layer of dry leaves as mulch to insulate against freezing temperatures.
FOR MORE TIPS ON CARE, PRUNING AND FERTILIZING, REFER TO: SHRUBS, TREES & FRUIT TREES
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2 comments
Peut-on tailler un cerisier nain? Le sol est limoneux et noir et la croissance est effective ment forte.
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T&T Seeds replied:
Hi Claudette,
Yes, dwarf cherry trees can absolutely be pruned! In fact, regular pruning is especially important for dwarf varieties to maintain their shape, encourage fruiting, and manage vigorous growth.
Regarding your soil — our growing guide does note that deep black loam soil can lead to excessive growth, which makes the tree more vulnerable to winter damage. With that in mind, here are a few tips: – Prune in late winter/early spring before new growth begins to remove any dead, crossing, or overly vigorous branches. – Keep the canopy open to improve air circulation and light penetration, which helps manage strong growth. – Allow roots to dry out in August and September — this is especially important in your soil type to harden off the growing tips and slow late-season growth. – Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilizing late in the season, as this can further encourage the excessive growth your soil already promotes.
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kind regards, Customer Service T&T Seeds
Peut-on tailler
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T&T Seeds replied:
Hi Claudette,
Great question! Our Cherry Growing Guide references our Shrubs, Trees & Fruit Trees guide for pruning details — heres the link to it on our website: https://ttseeds.com/blogs/shrubs-trees-vines/t-and-t-shrubs-trees-fruit-trees
As a general rule for cherry trees, the best time to prune is late winter to early spring, just before new growth begins. Light shaping can also be done after harvest. Avoid heavy pruning in fall, as this can leave the tree vulnerable heading into winter.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out!
Kind regards, Customer Service T&T Seeds