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    Cherry

    Scientific Name: Prunus fruticosa

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 2a-9a

    Cherry plant details

    Cherry is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cherry

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cherry

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This small, spreading, Siberian-tough shrub (2-4' unless grown on a standard as a mop-headed miniature tree) is covered with small white flowers in spring and then small, dark, red-purple fruits. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cherry plant

    How to Grow Cherry

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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