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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

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) — Mature specimens can reach heights between 20 to 30 feet with an almost equal spread
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — the Sweet Cherry is covered in clusters of white blossoms
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — loamy soil and a location that receives full sun; creating a canopy of lush foliage that provides dappled shade, image 79
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — which not only add a profusion of color but also beckon pollinators to the garden; reddish-brown bark which is marked, image 75
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — depending on local climate conditions; regular pruning will encourage a strong structure and enhance fruit production
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — tree with white blooms; which is at least 6 hours of direct, image 89
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — When planning a landscape; is a deciduous tree that brings a beautiful and fruitful addition to any landscape, image 113
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — unfiltered sunlight daily
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Prunus avium prefers well-drained; with a 15 to 25-foot spread
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