Cherries come in sweet and tart varieties. Some require cross-pollination with another cherry variety.. Latin name is Prunus spp..
How many cherries per plant
You can expect to get a 50-100 lbs per plant.
Companion plants
Some good companion plants for cherries are yarrow, tansy, daffodils.
Watering needs
Regular, even watering
Climate preferences
Full sun, well-draining soil
Common pests & diseases
Cherry fruit fly, Aphids, Bacterial canker
Space
Mature cherries can be between 12 and 20 ft wide.
You might need between 20 and 30 ft of space around the plant(s).
Note: the information above should be used just as an overall guide. The exact values will depend on the variety, growing conditions, plant maturity, and will vary year over year. We hope this brings you useful information.
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