Cherry Care
Care instructions and guidelines for Cherry.
Barbados Cherry
- Sunlight: Full sun for best flowering/fruiting; tolerates light shade.
- Soil: Well‑drained, slightly acidic to neutral; amend sandy soils with organic matter.
- Watering: Moderate; drought‑tolerant once established but irrigate during bloom/fruit set.
- Pruning: Light pruning to shape after major flushes; avoid heavy cuts.
- Cold: Protect young plants from frost/freezes.
Montmorency Cherry
- Sunlight: Full sun.
- Soil: Well‑drained.
- Watering: Moderate; irrigate during bloom/fruit set.
- Pruning: Light pruning to shape after flowering.
Surinam Cherry
- Sunlight: Full sun to light shade.
- Soil: Well‑drained.
- Watering: Moderate; drought‑tolerant once established.
- Pruning: Prune after fruiting to control size.
- Note: UF/IFAS lists Surinam cherry as invasive in South Florida and caution in Central/North; consider alternatives or container culture.