Cherry Trees
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Minnie Royal Cherry Tree
The Minnie Royal is a red sweet cherry tree that produces fruit in the mild Winter climates of Southern California. Since much less cold weather is needed to produce Minnie Royal, the tree is good in many areas of Los Ange...Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Royal Crimson Cherry Tree
The only low-chill, self-pollinating sweet cherry tree to produce sweet and juicy red cherries in warm climates like Los Angeles.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Royal Lee Cherry Tree
This medium-sized red cherry is very firm with an excellent flavor. Very low chilling requirement, excellent pollinator for Minnie Royal. Pollinated by Minnie Royal. 200 to 300 hours. (Pat. No.12417) (Zaiger)Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sour Cherry Tree – Albaloo
Sour Cherry trees, contrary to their counterpart cherries, produce smaller and pleasantly tart fruits that do not require much cold to produce in even mild Winter climates like in Los Angeles and Orange County. The tree pr...Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Cherry Trees
Overview:
Cherry trees are deciduous, producing charming spring blossoms and sweet or tart fruit ready for harvest in late spring to summer. While they shed their leaves in winter, they are renowned for their beautiful flowers and delicious fruit. Some require an A and B tree to pollinate like the Royal Lee and Minnie, while others are self fruiting like the Crimson Royal.
Fruit:
Cherries are small, round, and can be sweet or tart. They come in varieties like Royal Lee (sweet), Royal Minnie (sweet) and Sour Cherry (tart). They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and have a delightful flavor profile.
Key Care Tips:
Sunlight:
Plant in a spot that gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Full sun is best, but partial shade is acceptable.
Soil and Planting:
Choose well-draining soil. Dig a hole as deep as the root system and twice as wide. Mix native soil with high-quality planting mix and organic matter. Ensure good drainage by amending with sand or using drainage pipes if necessary.
Size and Spacing:
In home orchards, space trees 15-20 feet apart and prune to maintain a height of 10-20 feet. For commercial production, space trees 20-30 feet apart, allowing them to grow up to 25 feet tall.
Irrigation:
Reduce watering in winter. Water newly planted cherries weekly during cooler months and 2-3 times per week during hot weather. Increase watering during heat waves. Established trees need less frequent irrigation.
Nutrition and Fertilization:
Fertilize with organic fruit tree food in winter to enhance blossoms and fruit. Use balanced fertilizers in spring and summer to support healthy growth and fruit production.
Origins and Early Cultivation:
Cherries have a long history, with origins in the regions around the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. They were cultivated in ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome. Today, cherries are grown worldwide, with major production in the United States, Turkey, and Europe.
Availability:
Potted cherry trees are available year-round at our Los Angeles nursery. We provide delivery throughout Southern California. Order online to secure your tree.
In Conclusion:
Cherry trees thrive in full sun or partial shade with well-draining soil. Regular pruning helps manage size and enhances fruit production. Fertilize with organic bloom food in winter and use growth fertilizers in spring. They are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.
Plant Care Information
How To Fertilize
Fruit trees and edible plants need nutrients to grow. This is called fertilizer and comes in different forms. Use organic manure, bone meal, blood meal, and humus based fertilizers. Apply fertilizers like manure along with a bone meal, humus based phosphorus fertilizer (1-2-2) NPK ratio in the late winter, right before spring growth. Reapply with organic high nitrogen (2-1-1) or fertilizers with a 1-1-1 NPK as directed by the label during the Spring and Summer growing season. Do not fertilize in the Fall, new growth at this time will be thin, lanky, and weak.1
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
test. Full sun in mild summer climates or Afternoon shade in areas with hot summer climates.
