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Prunus avium (Cherry)

Sweet cherry is originated from region between the Black and Caspian Seas. It is a large deciduous tree with a dark green leaf serrated leaves. Early spring the blossom appear and needs pollinating tree nearby to ensure a good fruit crop. Plant sweet cherries in climates where summers are drier. The tree requires a minimum of 1000-1500 chilling hour to secure fruiting. Cherry tree is usually not pruned maximum the dead benches are removed. 

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  • French Name: cerise

    Arabic Name: الكرز

    Pronunciation: PROO-nus AY-vee-um

  • Plant type: Tree

  • Origin: Western Asia

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 8

    Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

  • Uses: Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Specimen, Shade, Edible

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: Upright

    Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

    Canopy Density: Medium

    Canopy Texture: Medium

    Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

    Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 10 - 20

    Leaf Shape: Ovate

    Leaf Margins: Serrulate, Crenate, Serrate

    Leaf Texture: Glossy

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Yellow, Brown

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Flower Type: Raceme

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: No Fragance

    Flower Color: White

    Seasons: Spring

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Fissured

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Drupe

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Fruit Color: Red

    Seasons: Spring

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: No

    Drought Tolerance: No

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: More than 50

    Diseases: Powdery Mildew, Canker

    Edible Parts: Fruit

    Pests: Scales, Aphids, Flies

    Plant Propagation: Cutting, Grafting

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