A high trunk as a tree shape has its origins in agricultural fruit growing and does not fit into every garden. No wonder, because a standard tree is a tree whose crown begins at a trunk height of at least 180 cm.
tree shapes
The cherry trees are called
- high trunks with a trunk height of approx. 180 cm,
- Half trunks with a trunk height of approx. 120 cm or
- Bush trees with a trunk height of approx. 60 cm
sold. In addition, many cherry tree varieties are now available as columnar or dwarf trees. The trunk height is measured up to the base of the crown, the crown is added.
Garden owners often opt for bushes or half-stems, which convince with their relatively compact growth and faster yield. The tall strains require a longer cultivation period, cost correspondingly more and bring the best yields at the age of 20-40 years. In addition, the tall trunks can be 20 m and higher.
What to consider when planting a high stem
A standard cherry tree will be planted in a single position in a house garden. In any case, the distance to the neighboring property, to a fence or to the balcony or terrace must be observed, as the cherry tree will cast considerable shadows when fully grown. In addition, the roots become so powerful over time that they can damage the garden paths, the rainwater tanks in the ground, etc. can affect.
The tall stems are grafted onto strong-growing seedling pads with a large root body. In the first few years after planting in the final location, it is important to build up the crown by pruning vigorously. Later, the growing power decreases the longer the trunk gets and the pruning can be limited to thinning out and removing diseased or damaged branches.
tips and tricks
Depending on the variety, the mature tall stems take up an area of around 50-70 square meters. For this reason, but also because the large cherry trees are difficult to care for and harvest, they are suitable for meadow orchards, for commercial fruit growing or for parks.