With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard.

The ideal potting mix for a cherry tree is a well-drained, nutrient-rich loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 7.0. This provides the perfect balance of moisture retention, aeration ...

Cherry trees need at least six hours of sunlight each day to flourish, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. The best time of year to plant your tree is in early spring or late fall. 2.

The beloved cherry tree – short on height but big on love – in Washington, D.C., is one of at least 140 trees slated for removal during a repair project this spring.