Cherry Trees
8 products
Clouds of pink-and-white blossom in spring, then bowls of fruit by summer — sweet cherries for fresh eating, tart cherries for pies and preserves, on a tree that's beautiful all year.
- Guarantee
- 30-day plant guarantee
- Shipping
- USPS & FedEx · all 48 states
- Sourcing
- Partner nurseries nationwide
- Based in
- York, SC
Romeo and Juliet Cherry Trees
Prunus x kerrasis Romeo, Prunus x kerrasis Juliet
- Zones
- 2-7 outdoors
AboutCherry Trees
A cherry tree is two harvests in one. First comes the spring show — a canopy smothered in pink and white blossom that draws every bee in the neighborhood. Then comes the fruit: glossy, sun-warmed cherries you pick straight off the branch. Few backyard trees give you that much beauty and that much reward from a single trunk.
Sweet or tart — know which you want. Sweet cherries (Bing, Rainier, Stella) are the ones you eat by the handful, best in milder regions with warm summers. Tart or "sour" cherries (Montmorency, North Star) are the bakers' choice for pies, jams, and preserves — and they're hardier, more compact, and more forgiving of cold winters. Some sweet varieties need a second tree nearby to pollinate, while self-fertile types like Stella and most tart cherries fruit happily on their own.
What's in this collection
This collection spans both worlds: classic sweet cherries for fresh eating, dependable tart cherries for the kitchen, and self-fertile picks for gardeners with room for only one tree. You'll find standard and dwarf forms, so there's a fit for a small yard, a big orchard row, or a large patio container.
Easy to grow in the right spot. Give cherries full sun, well-drained soil, and good airflow, and they'll settle in fast. Most need a stretch of winter cold to set fruit, so they're a natural for cooler zones — generally USDA 4–8 depending on the variety. A little pruning keeps the canopy open and the harvest within reach.
Shipped to arrive healthy. Every cherry tree is grown in our nursery network, inspected, and hand-packed in protective, season-aware packaging — and we honor the state-by-state agricultural rules that govern where fruit trees can ship.
Common questions
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Do I need two cherry trees to get fruit?
It depends on the variety. Many sweet cherries need a compatible second tree nearby for cross-pollination, while self-fertile sweet types like Stella and nearly all tart cherries will fruit on their own. If you only have room for one tree, choose a self-fertile variety.
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What's the difference between sweet and tart cherries?
Sweet cherries are eaten fresh and prefer milder regions with warm summers. Tart (sour) cherries are tangy, best for pies, jams, and preserves, and they're hardier, more compact, and better suited to cold-winter climates.
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How much sun and space does a cherry tree need?
Full sun — at least 6–8 hours a day — with well-drained soil and good airflow. Standard trees need room to spread, while dwarf forms fit smaller yards and large patio containers.
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How soon will a cherry tree bear fruit?
Most cherry trees begin bearing within about three to five years of planting, with dwarf and tart varieties often fruiting a little sooner. Steady sun, water, and light annual pruning help bring on that first harvest.
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Which states can cherry trees ship to?
Fruit trees carry agricultural shipping restrictions that vary by state. Those rules are built into fulfillment, so cherry trees are only sent where they're allowed.