{"id":835,"date":"2020-07-14T13:13:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T20:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinevalleytreeservices.ca\/?p=835"},"modified":"2020-07-14T13:13:55","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T20:13:55","slug":"all-about-cherry-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myinfotel.dev\/pinevalleytreeservices.ca\/all-about-cherry-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Cherry Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\nCherry trees are popular for commercial and backyard gardens, providing us with delicious fruit. Think cherry smoothie, cherry pie and homemade cherry ice cream. When ripe, they are great to eat right off the tree. Just give them a quick but thorough wash with clean water and you have an immediate nutritious snack. They also make a valuable crop for commercial purposes and BC is responsible for 95% of Canada\u2019s export crop. Mature trees can produce 150 to 300 pounds of cherries, enough for an entire family, with probably a few pounds left over for freezing.\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;General Care of Cherry Trees &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>General Care of Cherry Trees<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\nIt\u2019s important to have deep, loose soil for planting cherry trees, so if your soil is packed with clay, dig out a bigger space and fill it with compost or garden soil before planting. Their roots need to move out quickly past the frost line, or freezing layer, to survive winter and store sugars in their root system.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThese reserves will be pulled up after spring thaw when the tree needs energy to bud. If you\u2019re in the habit of testing soil pH, they like their soil slightly acidic at about 6 to assist in nutrient uptake. Fertilizing your trees won\u2019t help much if the pH of your soil is alkaline. Fertilize early in the spring when the flowers bud, and in the fall. The first year of planting, fertilize to boost your cherry trees out of dormancy with a gentle nitrogen fertilizer 2-0-0 and once they start to blossom, fertilize for growth when the flowers start forming with compost tea or more light fertilizer. In the fall, fertilize with a high phosphorous fertilizer to get the roots ready for dormancy.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nYear two, apply a good nitrogen fertilizer for tree health and fruit production. Cherry trees need full sun and adequate watering to produce fruit. Use drip irrigation or water at the base of the tree, as too much water or heavy continuous rainfall can split the fruit. New trees will need more water on the first year of planting for healthy root growth.\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Cherry Tree Pests and Spraying &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Cherry Tree Pests and Spraying<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\nLittle Cherry Disease is caused by two viruses spread by the apple mealybug and transmitted by propagation. Symptoms are variable but include flat tasting small fruit that does not ripen fully. Insects that can ruin cherries include the ambrosia beetle, black cherry aphid, cherry fruit flies and green fruit worms. Call us to discuss your options on spraying cherry and other fruit trees. Spraying is part of our maintenance program and depending on where you live in the province, may be necessary to comply with bylaws that protect commercial fruit crops.\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;QUICK FACTS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>QUICK FACTS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\nCherries are exported from the west coast by cargo ships or flown to Asia and Europe in refrigerated containers.<br \/>\nCurrently, there is more export demand than supply, and 95% of Canada\u2019s cherries are grown in BC.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nApproximately 3,500 acres of cherry orchards are planted in BC.<br \/>\nThe cherry harvest begins in June although the majority of our cherries are harvested in August.<br \/>\nThe price of cherries relies on supply vs. demand.<br \/>\nWeather factors into the success of cherry crops, as fruit and tree health are affected by rain and cold weather.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nYour cherry trees need to be healthy in order to produce fruit, and one way to maintain tree health is by proper pruning, fertilization and spraying. Professional pruning is an absolute \u201cmust\u201d to maintain the health of trees and assist in fruit production. Contact us for a friendly consultation on how to take care of your fruit trees. Our professional arborist services protect against infestations, and boost health, growth and productivity.\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Call Us&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinevalleytreeservices.ca\/contact-us \">Call Us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinevalleytreeservices.ca\/locations \">Call Us<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe trees on your property may not be in the Guinness World Records, but we know they\u2019re famous to you. Regular tree pruning, soil testing and root fertilization are just part of our plan for keeping your trees healthy and we invite you to call us for a consultation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for visiting!\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNd25yjToHGfzmbNbklxCAA\">Watch us on YouTube<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cherry trees are popular for commercial and backyard gardens, providing us with delicious fruit. Think cherry smoothie, cherry pie and homemade cherry ice cream. When ripe, they are great to eat right off the tree. Just give them a quick but thorough wash with clean water and you have an immediate nutritious snack. 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