Hardy Cherry
Prunus cerasus
Rosaceae · Tree
Hardy Cherry (Prunus cerasus) is one of the most widely grown trees for USDA zones 3-8. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and moderate upkeep, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners.
- · Give it full sun and space to reach 12-20 ft.
- · Water at a moderate rate and let the soil drain freely.
- · Feed in spring and tidy up dead growth to keep it productive.
Serving Ideas
Enjoyed fresh and ripe, grilled or roasted, baked into tarts and cobblers, or preserved as jam.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 3-8
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Tree
- Mature size: 12-20 ft tall · 15-30 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring · White
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Best in ground
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -40F
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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