I'm looking for a standing (as opposed to weeping) cherry tree. I've been told by a greenhouse that they have trees that are 10-12 feet currently that grow to be about 25 feet.
Are there larger ones, or is this what I can expect anywhere?
Does anyone have suggestions for the best (even if most expensive) cherry trees?
2006-08-29 06:24:35 · 3 answers · asked by Jeff S 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
We live in Zone 5
A larger tree would be preferable
Whether the cherries are edible or not is not important.
2006-08-29 07:21:04 · update #1
You leave out a lot of necessary information. What growing zone do you live in? (Sweet cherries will not survive in Zone 4). Are you looking for edible cherries or an ornamental? Do you want a big tree or a smaller one? Can't answer the question without more info!
Later...
OK, that's helpful. Right away you have ruled out most of the flowering cherries since they are all Zone 6-8. However, there are about half a dozen cultivars (out of hundreds of the Prunus species) that are Zone 5 hardy and a few of them that grow to 25-30'. My best advice is to consult your local nursery. They would stock trees that meet your climate requirements and could best advise you as to size, spread and blossom color.
2006-08-29 06:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweet or sour?
From Backyard Gardener:
"Named varieties are propagated on to rootstocks by budding in July and August, or by grafting in March, which would be rather unusual. Seedling Gean Mazzard and the clonal Malling F 12/1 rootstocks are used. Unfortunately, as yet, a dwarfing rootstock is not available and a mature sweet cherry tree may be up to 10m (30ft) tall with a corresponding spread-too large for the average modern garden. Bush Morello (sour) trees rarely exceed a height of 5m (15ft)."
Note that the spread is about equal to the height and bear that in mind when choosiing a tree!! Mine was a (supposed) dwarf sour cherry that grew to 15 ft. and the same around, but it was delicious and I loved it. So sorry I had to move!!
Good luck & good eating!
2006-08-29 13:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The famous ones in Washington, DC, are Yoshino cherry trees. However, they are susceptable to bagworms and diseases. If you take good care of it, it will live many years. You can google it for more info.
2006-08-29 13:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋