- Winter protection depending on climate and location
- Balcony and terrace cherry trees overwinter
- tips and tricks
Depending on the local climatic conditions, the cherry trees may need winter protection in the event of persistent frost temperatures. The cherry trees planted outdoors are naturally less endangered than the columnar or dwarf cherries that are kept in tubs.
The native sour and sweet cherry varieties are generally hardy, with sour cherries being the most frost-resistant of all fruit trees. However, in some locations, cherry trees planted outdoors may need winter protection. Especially the young trees, newly planted in autumn, should be protected from freezing in very hard winters without snow cover.
Winter protection depending on climate and location
When planting new plants, you should not only pay attention to the frost sensitivity of the variety, but also take into account the climatic conditions of the future location. Temperature fluctuations, which are often encountered on east-facing and south-facing slopes, have a particularly detrimental effect on cherry trees that grow outdoors. The northern slopes are cooler, but have more balanced temperatures.
The flat terrain has higher and lower temperatures than average hill country, but the variations are gradual. The proximity of larger bodies of water, which also have a temperature-balancing effect and largely prevent late frosts, has a favorable influence on the cultivation of cherry trees.
Balcony and terrace cherry trees overwinter
The columnar or dwarf cherries that are kept in tubs on the balcony or terrace must be protected from permanent frost temperatures. You should place the tubs as close as possible to the wall of the house and wrap them and the little tree in straw mats, garden fleece or bubble wrap, not forgetting the bottom of the pot. Hibernation can also take place in an unheated room such as a garage, shed or arbor. It is important that you occasionally give the wrapped cherry tree some water when the temperatures are milder.
tips and tricks
Before the onset of winter, the trunk and strong branches of the old cherry trees are painted with a lime solution to protect them from frost damage.