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‘Colt’ is dwarfing rootstock hardy to -10°.‘Gisela’ rootstock will reduce tree size by 40 to 50 percent. ‘Gisela 5’ rootstock grows dwarfing (6 to 10 feet), heavy-fruiting trees.‘Mazzard’ rootstock grows well in heavy, moist soil, and in Eastern states this rootstock produces semi-dwarfing trees (12 to 15 feet tall).‘Mahaleb’ rootstock grows best in well-drained soil in dry climates this rootstock grows slightly compacted trees.Rootstock will affect the size of the mature tree. Local nurseries commonly carry fruiting stems (called scions) grafted to a rootstock that grows best in the region.

Cherry trees are commonly grafted, meaning their root system is different from the fruit-producing portion of the plant.

Container-grown trees are available year-round and are best-planted from spring through late summer. Bare-root and balled and burlapped trees are available in spring and are best planted in spring.

Cherry trees are sold as either bare-root, balled and burlapped, or container-grown trees.

Dwarf cherries grow to about 10 feet tall.

Semi-dwarf cherry trees grow to about 12 feet tall.

Standard sour cherry trees can grow to 15 feet tall smaller if grown on dwarfing rootstock.

Standard sweet cherry trees can grow to 25 feet tall smaller if grown on dwarfing rootstock.

Avoid planting cherries near wild cherry and chokecherry trees which can harbor disease.

A northern exposure stays cooler longer in spring and encourages late bloom.

Blooms are vulnerable to frost and must be protected.

Avoid planting cherries in low spots that can collect cold air or frost in spring.

Do not plant cherries in waterlogged or sandy soil.

Cherries prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH near 6.5.

Prepare the planting site by working in plenty of aged compost or commercial organic planting mix before planting.

Plant cherries in deep, well-drained soil that is moisture retentive.

Grow cherries in a location sheltered from the wind in a windy location grow a fan-trained cherry against a sheltered wall or fence or grow a dwarf variety in a container.

Cherries will tolerate partial shade but the yield will be limited. Sour cherries Where to plant a cherry tree Contact the nearby Cooperative Extension Service for cherry varieties that grow in your area.USDA Zones where growing cherries can be difficult are Zones 4 and colder, the humid Southeast and South Central states, and the Southwest.Duke cherries have growth and climate requirements similar to sweet cherries.Sour cherries are more tolerant of summer heat and less likely to suffer from frost damage because they bloom later than sweet cherries. Sweet cherries will suffer in the heat heat will reduce fruit size, especially when combined with humidity. Sweet cherries are hardy in Zones 5 to 9 they can withstand winter temperatures down to -16☏ without damage to the flower buds. Sweet cherries grow best in cool, arid regions.Cherries grow best where winters are just cold enough to freeze the top few inches of soil this gives the trees the necessary dormancy to set fruit in spring.Cherry tree diseases and other problems.