Cherry Trees
Whether new to gardening or an old pro, growing cherry trees in the landscape can be a fun experience, especially when you’re armed with plenty of cherry tree info. The following articles can help with that. Here you will find everything from how to grow and care for cherry trees to pruning cherries and managing cherry tree problems.
Cherry Trees
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Blackgold Cherry Trees – How To Grow Blackgold Cherries In The Garden
If you’re looking to grow a sweet cherry, Blackgold is a variety you should consider. Blackgold is less susceptible to spring frost damage, resists many diseases, is self-fertile and produces delicious, rich cherries, perfect for fresh eating. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Rainier Sweet Cherry Info – How To Grow Rainier Cherries
Given the reputation of the Rainier sweet cherry as the most delicious yellow cherry in the world, you might thing that this cherry tree would be difficult to grow. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It is relatively easy. Click here for tips on how to grow Rainier cherries.
By Teo Spengler
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Van Cherry Care Info: Learn About Growing Van Cherries
Van cherries are attractive, cold-hardy trees with shiny foliage and clusters of white, springtime blooms followed by delicious, reddish-black cherries in midsummer. Interested in growing Van cherries? It isn’t difficult. Click here for more information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Ulster Cherry Info – Learn About The Care Of Ulster Cherries
Few things beat the sugary, rich taste of a dark, sweet cherry. Caring for and maintaining a cherry tree is not too difficult, and you can even get most varieties in dwarf form. Growing Ulster cherries is a great option if you want sweet fruits. Lean more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Cherry Cotton Root Rot Info: How To Treat A Cherry Tree With Root Rot
Few diseases are as destructive as Phymatotrichum root rot. Fortunately, with its affinity for hot, dry climates, this root rot is limited to certain regions. In the Southwest United States, the disease can cause significant damage to cherry trees. Find more cherry cotton rot info here.
By Darcy Larum
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Cherry Shot Hole Info: How To Manage Black Leaf Spot On Cherry Trees
Black leaf spot, also known as shot hole disease, is a problem that affects all stone fruit trees, including cherries. It isn't as serious on cherries as it is on some other fruit trees, but it's still best if it's avoided. Learn more about how to manage the problem here.
By Liz Baessler
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Cherry Armillaria Control: Treating Armillaria Rot Of Cherries
Armillaria rot of cherries is a fungus often known as mushroom rot, oak root fungus, or honey fungus. And, there's nothing sweet about this devastating soil-borne disease, which affects cherry and other stone fruit. Click here to learn more about mushroom rot in cherry trees.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cherry Tree Guilds: Learn How To Grow A Cherry Tree Guild
Cherry tree guilds use a cherry tree as the centerpiece of the planting area. You fill out the guild with understory plants that improve the soil, manipulate insects, or otherwise increase your fruit yields. For more information, this article will help.
By Teo Spengler
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Stella Cherry Information: What Is A Stella Sweet Cherry
Cherries rule in summer, and it’s hard to find any that are sweeter or present more beautifully than those growing on Stella cherry trees. If you’d like more Stella cherry information about this great fruit tree and how to grow it, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Little Cherry Disease Info – What Causes Little Cherry Disease
Little cherry virus is one of the few fruit tree diseases that describe their primary symptoms in the common name. This disease is evidenced by super small cherries that don't taste good. Click here for information about its causes, symptoms and control.
By Teo Spengler
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Cherries With Brown Rot: Controlling Cherry Brown Rot Symptoms
Brown rot in cherry trees is a serious fungal disease that infects stems, blossoms and fruit. It may also infect ornamental cherry trees. Controlling cherry brown rot isn?t easy and requires careful attention to sanitation and timely application of certain fungicides. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cherry Tree Problems: What To Do For A Cherry Tree Not Fruiting
Nothing is more frustrating than growing a cherry tree that refuses to bear fruit. Learn more about why cherry tree problems like this happen and what you can do in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Cherry Tree Diseases: Tips On Treating Cherry Diseases
Common cherry tree diseases have recognizable symptoms. Check out the following article to learn more about cherry tree problems and the best methods of treating diseases of cherry trees. Click here for additional information.
By Teo Spengler
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Cherry Tree Varieties: Types Of Cherry Trees For The Landscape
I love Bing cherries and no doubt this variety of cherry is one most of us are familiar with. However, there are a number of cherry tree types. Among the varieties of cherry trees, is there a cherry tree suited for your landscape? Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Pollinating A Cherry Tree: How Do Cherry Trees Pollinate
Do cherry trees cross-pollinate? Most cherry trees require cross-pollination, or the assistance of another of the species. But not all cherry trees need a compatible cultivar, so how do cherry trees pollinate? Click here to find out.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grumichama Tree Care – Learn About Growing Grumichama Cherry
If you live in an area where you can't grow traditional cherry trees, you should try the Grumichama with its dark purple, sweet tasting fruit.
By Laura Miller
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Cherry Tree Pruning: How And When To Trim A Cherry Tree
All fruiting trees need to be pruned and cherry trees are no exception. Whether sweet, sour or weeping, knowing when to prune a cherry tree and the correct method for cutting back cherries is a valuable tool. Learn more about cherry tree pruning care in this article.
By Amy Grant