Prunus avium

Sweet Cherry

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Espalier
Height 30' to 40' / 9.20m to 12.20m
Spread 30' to 40' / 9.20m to 12.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive