Cherries

Use our zone-based planting guide to know when to plant cherries.

Plant name Zone Start seeds indoors (spring/fall) Start seeds outdoors (spring/fall) Plant seedlings/transplants outdoors (spring/fall) Plant spacing # plants per person
Cherries 3a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 3b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 4a Not recommended Not recommended On/around May 15; On/around Aug. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 4b Not recommended Not recommended On/around May 15; On/around Aug. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 5a Not recommended Not recommended On/around April 15; On/around Aug. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 5b Not recommended Not recommended On/around April 15; On/around Aug. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 6a Not recommended Not recommended On/around April 15; On/around Oct. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 6b Not recommended Not recommended On/around April 15; On/around Oct. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 7a Not recommended Not recommended On/around April 15; On/around Oct. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 7b Not recommended Not recommended On/around April 15; On/around Oct. 15 5-40 (depending on variety) 2 for the household
Cherries 8a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 8b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 9a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 9b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 10a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 10b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 11a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Cherries 11b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended

* Cherries require multiple trees for pollination. There are many varieties, so consult your location Extension office or the plant's tag before purchasing to ensure it will grow in your area. Trees will take several years to bear fruit. Zones 4-7.