Barry's Cherry Seeds (Prunus avium) produce perennial fruit trees that yield sweet, vibrant cherries. These cherry trees are ideal for home gardens, patios, or container cultivation, providing delicious fruits for fresh eating, baking, or preserves.
Easy to grow and adaptable, Barry's Cherry trees offer both ornamental beauty with spring blossoms and rewarding fruit production for home gardeners.
Features
- Sweet & Juicy Fruits: Produces flavorful cherries ideal for fresh eating or preserves.
- Perennial Fruit Tree: Returns year after year with proper care.
- Ornamental Blooms: Attractive white blossoms in spring enhance garden aesthetics.
- Versatile Gardening: Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, or large containers.
- Low-Maintenance Growth: Hardy and easy to cultivate for beginner and experienced gardeners.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Prunus avium
- Common Name: Cherry
- Variety: Barry's Cherry
- Plant Type: Perennial fruit tree
- Germination Time: 3–5 weeks (cold stratification recommended)
- Maturity Period: 3–5 years for full fruit production
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil; pH 6.0–7.0
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Plant Height: 15–25 feet at maturity (dwarf varieties available for containers)
- Plant Spacing: 15–20 feet apart for optimal growth
- Temperature Range: 32°F–85°F (0°C–29°C)
- Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer or compost in early spring
- Best Growing Season: Spring for sowing seeds
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–7
Planting Guide:
- Cold stratify seeds for 6–8 weeks before sowing.
- Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep in moist, fertile soil.
- Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
- Transplant seedlings into garden beds or containers when 4–6 inches tall.
- Mulch around young trees to retain moisture.
- Prune lightly to encourage branching and fruit production.
- Harvest cherries when fully red, firm, and aromatic for best flavor.
