One of the most pleasant trees you can possibly grow in your garden is a cherry tree. The word Cherry is derived from the name of an ancient city in Turkey. It describes both the tree and the fruit it produces. A cherry fruit is classified as a “drupe”.

The center of a cherry has a single hard core that holds the seed. The outside of the fruit is smooth and might have a small groove down one side. There are hundreds of different varieties of cherry trees.

Essentially, there are two types of cherry, a wild cherry, or a sour cherry. Wild cherries are generally eaten as is, straight off the tree. They originated in Europe and western Asia. Usually if you buy a bag of cherries from the store, they are wild cherries.

Sour cherries, also originated in Europe and western Asia, but these are less pleasant to eat and as a result, are used more in cooking. They are often used for jam, or jelly.

Cherry trees don’t only have delicious fruit, they also have beautiful flowers, or blossoms. The clusters of flowers that appear on these trees, in the spring, are rather breathtaking and have inspired many a song or poem to be written.

If you’re thinking of planting a cherry tree in your garden, you should consider the black cherry. It is best known for being one of the tallest trees and for producing beautiful white clumps of flowers. The fruit, which becomes ready to pick in the summertime, is usually small and black. The only negative aspects about this tree are its vulnerability to certain caterpillars and the tendency for the fruit to fall and stain concrete. That’s why it is best to plant them over grass and away from pathways and driveways.

Another one of the most beautiful types of cherry trees to plant in your garden, is the purple leaved plum. Contrary to its name, it isn’t a plum at all, but rather a larger type of cherry. This tree is most recognizable by its strikingly purple flowers. Through the course of its flowering season, the blossoms usually change from deep purple to light pink. Either way, you’ll probably be the only one on the block with such a colorful tree in the garden. One of its strong points is that it is particularly resistant to pests.

Another type of cherry tree is the Amur Chokeberry, which is recognized by its golden bark on the trunk and branches of the tree. When its flowers bloom in the middle of spring, they are very small and white. These trees require moist, but well-drained soil. If the soil in your yard is not like that, then this is probably a tree you should skip. This tree is one of the most susceptible to pests and diseases, unless you live in a very cold climate. It is one of the most high maintenance trees, but the cherries are absolutely delicious and the flowers are some of the pretiest blossoms of all.

No matter what your yard, or soil situation is like, you should have no problem finding a cherry tree that will do well in your area. They are great to add to your yard and when they flower, they  will take the breath away from everyone that sees them.

These trees are wonderful as a focal point for any garden. So go to your nursery today and enquire about what types of cherry trees are known for doing well in your region. You’re bound to find something you like and your garden will look better when the lovely blossoms appear.

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