Flowering Cherry Trees - PlantingTree (2024)

FAQs

How far apart should I plant flowering cherry trees? ›

Choose a location with full to partial sun, adequate soil drainage, and ample room for the fully grown branches. We recommend that you allow 10 to 20 feet of space between trees so that you can enjoy their handsome growth habit.

Light. Cherry blossom trees grow best in full sun, with at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Some varieties will tolerate some shade. In areas prone to droughts, be sure to plant the tree in a location where it will get partial shade, and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

Cross-Pollination

Many of our cherry trees are self-pollinating, meaning your mature tree will bear fruit without requiring another cherry variety's pollen; however, additional nearby (within 100 feet) cherry trees of a different variety can improve fruit-set and yield.

On the other hand, while sweet cherry trees are also monoecious, many/most are self-incompatible and won't produce fruit on their own, meaning you typically need at least two individuals from different varieties and/or cultivars to get proper pollination.

These varieties must cross-pollinize with either a self-fertile sweet cherry or one belonging to a different pollen group. The two trees should be within 100 feet of each other and overlap in bloom time.

When to plant: Early fall is the best planting time for bare-root flowering cherry trees. Container-grown specimens can be planted in fall or after the last frost in spring.

Cherry trees are easy to plant, and this is best done while they are dormant, between November and March. Bare-root trees are only available during this period. Potted trees are available all year round and can potentially be planted at any time, but will settle in best from late autumn to spring.

To ensure adequate space for both the tree's growth and the safety of the house, it's generally recommended to plant cherry trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from the house's foundation.

Fruit Trees To Avoid Growing Together

Cherries, blueberries, grapes, melons, or corn with eggplants or tomatoes. Pears, nectarines, or blackberries with raspberries. Raspberries or plums with peaches.

What to plant under a flowering cherry tree? ›

Underplanting your flowering cherry tree with spring bulbs contributes to an even more spectacular floral display. In this garden, Prunus 'Ichiyo' is underplanted with Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube' (Camass) for a superb mid-late spring spectacle.

Prunus 'Pink Perfection' is a charming cherry tree which has bright, double pink flowers hanging in drooping clusters from the branches. The leaves are a delicate bronze colour when young, before turning green and then a bright fiery red and orange in the autumn.

The Cherry Blossom Tree is a medium sized flowering spectacle, reaching between 40 and 50 feet tall. Minimal pruning is needed for this cultivar, which naturally produces a rounded shape. The Cherry Blossom Tree exhibits a moderate growth rate, ranging between 2 and 4 feet a year.

Answer and Explanation: The roots of cherry trees grow to a depth of about 12 to 16 inches, and should be planted about 20 feet from structures to prevent damage from roots.

Dig a hole about two times the size of your pot and the same depth as the root ball. Set the soil you have dug out aside. Remove the plant from its pot and gently loosen the root ball. Place the plant in the planting hole and replace the soil with the mix and gently pack down the dirt.

Cherry Blossom Trees also offer colorful autumn leaves, handsome bark, and quick growth while requiring little care, making them ideal for home gardens.

Early fall is the best planting time for bare-root flowering cherry trees. Container-grown specimens can be planted in fall or after the last frost in spring.

Pollination of cherry trees is necessary to get fruit, so it's best to have a compatible cultivar planted at least 100 feet (30.5 m.) from your variety.