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Sweet Cherry

Prunus Avium

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Overview

Prunus avium, or Sweet Cherry, is a deciduous tree valued for its spring blossoms and edible fruit. Reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, with a 15 to 25-foot spread, it prefers well-drained, fertile soil with full sun. Features glossy green leaves and smooth bark, making it an attractive ornamental. Ideal for zones 5 to 7, it requires regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain health and shape.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Features glossy green leaves and smooth bark, making it an attractive ornamental; reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, image 65
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet; this species features a smoothSweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — commonly referred to as the Sweet Cherry; the flowers give way to a bounty of sweet cherries in early to mid-summer, image 67Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — loamy soil and a location that receives full sunSweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — situating it away from walkways and entertainment areas to keep maintenance manageable; it's moderately, image 115Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — tree with white blooms; which is at least 6 hours of directSweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — The flowers give way to a bounty of sweet cherries in early to mid-summer; loamy soil and a location that receives full sun+142

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Features glossy green leaves and smooth bark, making it an attractive ornamental; reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, image 65
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet; this species features a smooth
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — commonly referred to as the Sweet Cherry; the flowers give way to a bounty of sweet cherries in early to mid-summer, image 67
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — loamy soil and a location that receives full sun
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — situating it away from walkways and entertainment areas to keep maintenance manageable; it's moderately, image 115
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — tree with white blooms; which is at least 6 hours of direct
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — The flowers give way to a bounty of sweet cherries in early to mid-summer; loamy soil and a location that receives full sun
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Ideal for zones 5 to 7, it requires regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain health and shape; mature specimens can
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Features glossy green leaves and smooth bark, making it an attractive ornamental; reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — This species features a smooth; the Sweet Cherry is covered in clusters of white blossoms
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — is a deciduous tree that brings a beautiful and fruitful addition to any landscape; when planning a landscape
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — which is at least 6 hours of direct; depending on local climate conditions
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — It's moderately frost-resistant and fares best in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7; prunus avium, or Sweet Cherry, is, image 112
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — which is at least 6 hours of direct
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — white flowers in the garden; giving it an attractive texture year-round.<br><br>Come spring, image 88
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — unfiltered sunlight daily; bear in mind its mature size and potential for fruit drop
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — commonly referred to as the Sweet Cherry
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — situating it away from walkways and entertainment areas to keep maintenance manageable; it's moderately frost-resistant and fares
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — white flowers in the garden
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — depending on local climate conditions; regular pruning will encourage a strong structure and enhance fruit production, image 107
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — loamy soil and a location that receives full sun; creating a canopy of lush foliage that provides dappled shade beneath
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — which is at least 6 hours of direct; depending on local climate conditions, image 80
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — This species features a smooth
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — depending on local climate conditions; regular pruning will encourage a strong structure and enhance fruit production, image 77
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