Explore 16 cherry tree varieties that are easy to plant and maintain, for a harvest of juicy delight. ... too. In the U.S., you will broadly find tart (Prunus cerasus) or sweet (Prunus avium) ...

Sweet Cherry Trees. Sweet cherries (Prunus avium) are generally hardy to Zone 5 but are more reliably productive in Zone 6 and above.Among the best varieties of this type of cherry tree are ...

Sweet and sour cherries are both grown in the U.S. Which one you decide to grow should go with your preference and your location. Watch your tree flourish using the tips in this guide.

Fruiting cherry trees (as opposed to the ornamental varieties) are loosely divided into two types. The first, known as sweet cherry (Prunus avium), produces fruit sweet enough to eat straight from ...

A Kent farmer said he has seen his cherry harvest double in the past five years thanks to industry innovation. Tom Hulme, ...

At its peak in 2002, Washington had 2,432 sweet cherry growers. Since then, the number of people in the business dropped more than 40%, settling at 1,448 in 2022, according to the USDA .

The season for sweet cherry picking is underway in parts of Northeast Wisconsin. At Robertson Orchards of Door County, the bright yellow cherries are one of seven different varieties that grow on ...

A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of ...

Whether you are searching for an ornamental cherry or a fruiting cherry, this guide will help you find the right tree for your yard.