Cherry Tree Seeds – Prunus avium Fruit Plant

Sweet Cherry is a deciduous fruit tree valued for its ornamental spring blossoms, attractive foliage, and graceful growth habit. Trees develop a rounded canopy with glossy green leaves and abundant clusters of white flowers that provide seasonal interest in gardens and landscapes. This species is suitable for home orchards, garden plantings, and ornamental landscapes. Sweet Cherry performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and moderate moisture, thriving in temperate climates.

Features

• Deciduous fruit tree
• Produces abundant white spring blossoms
• Attractive rounded canopy
• Suitable for orchards and landscape plantings
• Adapted to temperate growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Provides seasonal ornamental appeal

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus avium
• Common Name (US): Sweet Cherry
• Seed Type / Variety: Prunus avium
• Growth Habit: Deciduous fruit tree
• USDA Zones: 5-8
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or after cold stratification
• Germination Time and Conditions: 60-120 days following cold stratification at 35-40°F (2-4°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; maintain even soil moisture during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 30-50 feet tall, 20-35 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 feet apart