| If you are thinking about getting cherry trees, | | | | planting any types of cherry trees. When |
| whether they are flowering or fruit, you may be | | | | choosing a location don't choose one that has little |
| asking yourself the question: Where can I plant | | | | sun, poor soil and low lying areas where cold can |
| these types of trees and what regions can they | | | | settle. When planting trees, don't plant one where |
| be planted in? Here is the answer to that | | | | a previous tree had a fungal disease. Also be |
| particular question. | | | | aware of not planting one that is surrounded by |
| For fruit cherry trees, there are several locations | | | | buildings or shade trees. Now for ornamental |
| that they can be planted in. The following zones | | | | cherry trees, there is a bit of a different |
| are helpful for planting cherry trees that bear fruit: | | | | procedure. |
| Zones 4 - 9 are recommended for fruit bearing | | | | When planting ornamental cherry trees, you need |
| cherry trees. These zones run from coast to | | | | to find the right spot. Remember that most of |
| coast. However there are two zones that it is | | | | these have a spread of over 20 feet and the |
| NOT recommended for you to grow these types | | | | location needs to be someplace where it will not |
| of trees. Those are the upper parts of North | | | | interfere with power lines, fences or buildings. You |
| Dakota, Wyoming, and Wisconsin. Most flowering | | | | need to plant these trees in either spring or fall. |
| cherry trees need to be planted in areas 5- 8 | | | | Dig a hole slightly deeper than the root ball. |
| which include the states of most of the United | | | | Remove your tree from the sack and put it in |
| States with the exception of North and South | | | | the hole. Untangle the root system and replace |
| Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, some areas of | | | | the soil around the ball, packing as you go. Then |
| Wyoming, below Houston, Texas and New | | | | water thoroughly for the first few weeks. These |
| Orleans, Louisiana and Florida | | | | are just some of the things that you need to |
| Bear in mind when planting any type of cherry | | | | remember when dealing with the planting of |
| trees that most require good sun and well | | | | cherry trees anywhere that you may want to |
| aerated ground. However some are soil hardy and | | | | plant. |
| can be planted where you want them without | | | | Now you have a basis on which to learn how to |
| much fuss. When planting these types of trees, | | | | plant cherry trees, no matter if they are |
| also bear in mind that you will need to dig a hole | | | | ornamental or fruit bearing. This will be a good |
| at least the size of the roots for planting. Make | | | | guide to get you started. |
| sure that you have mulch and topsoil handy when | | | | |