Our Bare Root Cherry Trees

Cherries are a practical and rewarding addition to any home orchard, provided the climate and soil conditions suitably. These trees are known for their ease of cultivation and low maintenance requirements once established, making them reliable producers of delicious fruits. On the GrowOrganic website, you can find a diverse selection of bare-root cherry trees, each with its unique characteristics and flavors.

1. Bing Cherry (Prunus avium 'Bing'): Bing Cherries are perhaps the most well-known and widely cultivated sweet cherries. They produce large, dark red to nearly black succulent fruits that are exceptionally sweet and juicy. Bing Cherry trees are self-fertile, but planting another cherry variety nearby can increase fruit production.

2. Rainier Cherry (Prunus avium 'Rainier'): Rainier Cherries are famous for their golden-yellow skin with a bright red blush. The fruit is exceptionally sweet and considered one of the finest cherries for fresh eating. These trees also benefit from cross-pollination.

3. Lapins Cherry (Prunus avium 'Lapins'): Lapins Cherries are popular for those seeking a reliable and self-fertile sweet cherry variety. The fruit is large, dark red, and sweet, making it a favorite for fresh consumption and culinary uses.

4. Royal Rainier Cherry (Prunus avium 'Royal Rainier'): A variant of the Rainier Cherry, Royal Rainier Cherries boast a sweeter and more intense flavor. They have golden-yellow skin with a striking red blush, making them both delicious and visually appealing.

5. Montmorency Cherry (Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'): Montmorency Cherries are tart cherries known for their versatility. They are excellent for pies, jams, and other culinary creations. These self-pollinating trees are a reliable choice for those who enjoy sour cherries.

6. Stella Cherry (Prunus avium 'Stella'): Stella Cherries are sweet and self-fertile, producing medium-sized, dark red fruits that are perfect for fresh eating. They are a great choice for home gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow sweet cherry variety.

7. Van Cherry (Prunus avium 'Van'): Van Cherries are self-pollinating sweet cherries known for their rich flavor. They produce medium to large, dark red fruit that is both sweet and juicy, making them a delightful addition to your orchard.

8. Sweet Cherry, 3 on 1 Multiple Grafted Fruit Tree: This unique tree features three different sweet cherry varieties grafted onto one rootstock, providing a delightful mix of flavors and extended harvest periods. It is perfect for smaller gardens or those looking for variety in a single tree.

9. Minnie Royal Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Minnie Royal'): The Minnie Royal Cherry Tree is an early blooming variety producing medium-sized, deep red cherries with a sweet, rich flavor. It requires a pollination partner, such as the Royal Lee Cherry Tree, to maximize fruit production.

10. Royal Lee Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Royal Lee'): The Royal Lee Cherry Tree is known for its exceptional sweetness and early harvest. Its deep red fruits pair well with the Minnie Royal Cherry Tree for cross-pollination, ensuring a bountiful harvest.

11. Black Tartarian Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'): Black Tartarian Cherries are beloved for their dark, juicy fruits and rich, sweet flavor. These trees are excellent pollinators for other cherry varieties and provide an early summer harvest.

12. Utah Giant Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Utah Giant'): The Utah Giant Cherry Tree produces extra-large, deep red cherries with a sweet, intense flavor. These cherries are perfect for fresh eating or preserving. They require a pollinator for optimal fruit production.

13. Craig’s Crimson Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Craig's Crimson'): Craig’s Crimson Cherry Trees yield rich, dark red cherries with a bold flavor. This variety is prized for its unique taste and versatility in culinary applications.

14. Royal Crimson Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Royal Crimson'): A newer variety, Royal Crimson Cherry Trees are self-fertile and produce bright red, sweet cherries. They are an excellent choice for home orchards, offering early harvests and beautiful spring blossoms.

Cherry trees are renowned not only for their delicious fruits but also for their ornamental value. They grace the landscape with their stunning cherry blossoms during different growing seasons, adding beauty to your garden.

Cherry trees are best adapted to regions with moderately cool summers, as they dislike high humidity. They are the last fruit trees to bloom in spring, which minimizes the risk of late frosts damaging the blossoms, and they are among the first to ripen, offering an early fruit harvest.

It's important to note that most cherry varieties require another tree for cross-pollination, except for some self-fertile types. Additionally, cherry trees are sensitive to wet, compacted soils, which can lead to root diseases. Proper soil preparation and drainage are essential for their health.

Cherries are coveted by birds, so bird protection measures may be necessary to safeguard your fruit. Additionally, cherries can be susceptible to brown rot and bacterial canker, so monitoring and appropriate disease management practices are advisable.

The cherry trees offered by GrowOrganic come in various sizes and rootstocks to suit your space and preferences. Semi-dwarf trees are typically on Maxma Rootstock, while standard trees are on Mazzard Rootstock, reaching about 30-40 feet if left unpruned. Dwarf trees are on Newroot-1 Rootstock and reach about 70-80% of the standard size, or approximately 25-32 feet if unpruned. These trees are generally two years old and should begin to bear fruit around their fourth year of growth.

Cherry trees offer both beauty and bounty to your garden. You can enjoy a delightful cherry harvest season after season with the right selection of varieties and proper care. Explore the diverse range of cherry trees available on the GrowOrganic website and bring the sweet and tart flavors of cherries to your home orchard this season.

Why Choose Bare Root Cherry Trees?

Bare root cherry trees are an excellent choice for those looking for cherry trees for sale that produce both sweet cherries and sour cherries. These trees, including varieties like Bing, are perfect for fresh eating, baking sweet cherry pie, or growing pie cherries and other sour cherries for culinary uses. Planted during dormancy in early spring, they adapt quickly to the ground, developing strong branching and healthy roots. With proper growing conditions and good soil, bare root cherry trees thrive, offering high sugar content fruit for a sweet season while staying resistant to insects and birds when established. Their self-fertile or grafted varieties ensure compatibility with pollinators and deliver mature height fruit trees tailored to your climate.

Growing Tips for Cherry Trees

• Best Regions for Cherry Trees: Choose regions with a climate that suits sweet cherries and sour cherries, ensuring proper sugar content in the fruit. Cherry trees for sale are best suited to areas with cool winters and warm springs for optimal blooming and fruiting.

• Optimal Planting Conditions: Plant bare root cherry trees in well-drained soil during dormancy in early spring to promote healthy branching and strong root establishment. Ensure the ground is prepared to support the mature height and growing conditions of your selected trees.

• Pollination Requirements: While some cherry trees, like Bing and other self-fertile varieties, do not need a pollinator, grafted or pie cherry varieties often benefit from a compatible pollinator to increase yields.

• Pruning and Maintenance: Regular pruning in the dormant season enhances airflow and supports the tree's branching structure, reducing the risk of pests and diseases while encouraging more fruit production.

• Pest and Disease Management: Protect cherries from insects and birds by using netting and organic pest control methods. Prevent common issues like brown rot by maintaining proper soil health and applying preventive measures.

Why Buy Bare Root Cherry Trees From Us?

We offer a wide selection of cherry trees for sale, including sweet cherries for fresh eating, pie cherries for baking, and other sour cherries perfect for creating sweet cherry pie. Our bare root trees are carefully selected for optimal sugar content, mature height, and adaptability to various growing conditions. Planted during dormancy in early spring, these trees establish quickly in well-prepared soil, providing delicious fruit season after season while enhancing your garden with beautiful branching and blossoms.

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