
Avoid planting cherries near wild cherry and chokecherry trees which can harbor disease.A northern exposure stays cooler longer in spring and encourages late bloom.Blooms are vulnerable to frost and must be protected. Avoid planting cherries in low spots that can collect cold air or frost in spring.

Do not plant cherries in waterlogged or sandy soil.Cherries prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH near 6.5.Prepare the planting site by working in plenty of aged compost or commercial organic planting mix before planting. Plant cherries in deep, well-drained soil that is moisture retentive.Grow cherries in a location sheltered from the wind in a windy location grow a fan-trained cherry against a sheltered wall or fence or grow a dwarf variety in a container.Cherries will tolerate partial shade but the yield will be limited. Sour cherries Where to Plant a Cherry Tree Contact the nearby Cooperative Extension Service for cherry varieties that grow in your area.USDA Zones where growing cherries can be difficult are Zones 4 and colder, the humid Southeast and South Central states, and the Southwest.

