Cherry trees are beautiful. They produce White Spring Blossoms and Summer Harvests. Cherry trees are small and deciduous, they lose their leaves in the winter. Our collection of cherry trees are low chill. This means they will bloom and produce fruit in mild winter climates. Plant in the morning sun and afternoon shade in cites like Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, and the San Fernando Valley. Cherry trees grow well in full sun near the coast. In mild climate areas such as Malibu, Santa Monica, and mild climates areas like Beverly Hills.
Sour Cherry Tree produce consistently in all areas. They do not need as much winter cold temperature as the sweet cherry. Plant in the morning Sun and Afternoon shade when planted inland where Summers are very hot.This is to prevent Sunburn leaves under high intense light conditions.
The minnie lee and Royal Lee cherry are known low chill cherry trees. These popular trees are great for mild winter climates. Although their Spring blossoms can be seen readily, a sudden rise in temperature under the Summer destroys flowers. Plant in a location that receives morning sun and partial afternoon shade to have the best chance to harvest sweet cherries.
The very popular Bing Cherry needs over 700 hours chill. Grow bing cherries in cold winter climates such as Lancaster and Apple Valley in the Mohave Desert.