Prunus avium
Sweet cherry
Common names: Bird cherry, Cherry
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Description
The sweet cherry is a classic upright fruit tree suitable for DACH home gardens. Most varieties require a nearby pollinator.
Care instructions
Plant in full sun and wind‑protected location. Prune immediately after harvest to promote wound healing and encourage fruiting wood. Installing a bird‑netting is advisable.
Pruning
MonthsJul–Aug
SeasonSummer (after harvest)
Pruning typeMaintenance pruning
Diseases & pests
5 relevantFrom the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.
PestmediumApr–Aug
Aphidoidea
Aphidoidea
PestmediumApr–Jun
Operophtera brumata
Operophtera brumata
PesthighMay–Jul
Rhagoletis cerasi
Rhagoletis cerasi
DiseasehighJul–Oct
Monilia fructigena
Monilia fructigena
DiseasehighMar–May
Monilia laxa
Monilia laxa
Varieties
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