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Growing & Maintenance:
Needs another Cherry for pollination, such as Montmorency or Black Tartarian. In spring, apply balanced fertilizer for trees according to package directions. Early spring while dormant, remove crossing branches. Check soil weekly for moisture. Water thoroughly when dry. Provide adequate water until tree is dormant for the winter. Possible winter protection required as rabbits may eat bark at snow line in winter. Requires 700-800 chill hours.
Sweet Sherry Cherry
Prunus x 'Sweet Sherry'
Plant Type: Fruit Trees
The sweetest cherries you will ever taste! A prolific producer of sweet, rich burgundy cherries. Ready to harvest midseason (June - July). Easy to grow, high yielding on the 1st year crop, low acid, and perfect to eat either fresh or in recipes. Super Sweet fruit has more sugar than other varieties, giving it a sweeter taste. Vigorous, attractive ornamental trees are a great addition to the home garden.
Height:
15 ft
Spread:
15 ft
Spacing:
15 ft
Hardiness Zone:
5-8
Characteristics & Attributes for Prunus x
'Sweet Sherry'
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun (6 or more hours direct sunlight) |
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Invites Nature
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Features
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A Favorite of the BFN |
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Heat Tolerant |
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Baking |
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Fresh Fruit |
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Foliage Color
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Landscape Function
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Specimen |
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Focal Point |
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Foundation Planting |
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Mass Planting |
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Soil Preferences
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