It is not uncommon for the freshly planted cherry tree to look sad after a few weeks: its leaves turn yellow, turn brown and finally dry up. Many factors can be to blame. To prevent this from happening, here are some tips on planting.

When is the best time?

It is best to plant sweet cherries in your garden outside of their growing season in autumn. Then you have enough time to root well until spring. Alternatively, you can plant the sweet cherry in early spring on a frost-free day.

Which location is best?

It should be warm and sunny for the sweet cherry. The more sunlight streams towards its crown, the more flowers and more aromatic fruits it produces. A direct and sheltered southern exposure would be ideal. A semi-shady location is also suitable for this fruit tree.

What requirements does the sweet cherry place on the substrate?

The basic requirement for a happily growing sweet cherry is a deep soil. It should be loosened up and preferably slightly sandy. Furthermore, the sweet cherry benefits from the following soil characteristics during growth:

  • humorous
  • nutritious
  • fresh to moist
  • moderate
  • loamy
  • calcareous
  • neutral to alkaline pH

What planting distance is necessary?

The sweet cherry can grow up to 20 m high as a standard and also requires a lot of space in width. A minimum distance of 5 m should be maintained to other fruit trees.

Are there recommended planting neighbours?

Either you plant a self-fruiting sweet cherry like the varieties 'Burlat', 'Lapins' or 'Sunburst' or you plant a sour cherry or another sweet cherry variety as a neighbor next to it. So you can count on good yields in summer.

How is planting done?

  • Dig a planting hole
  • Put sweet cherries in
  • Grafting point 10 cm above the ground
  • Fill the planting hole with compost-enriched soil
  • trample, water and, if necessary, mulch
  • if not already done: cut the plants

tips and tricks

Most sweet cherries are more suitable for a mild climate. Be sure to plant a hardy variety in a harsh region to prevent both frost damage and disease on the plant.

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Vegetable garden