Planting a dwarf cherry tree is great for both your landscaping as well as your tummy. In this article, we’re going to talk about exactly what a dwarf cherry tree is and how you can successfully plant one in your own yard or orchard! When we refer to a “dwarf cherry tree”, or any dwarf fruit
The Ground Cherry – A Little Known Plant
The term ground cherry suggests a low growing cherry tree, perhaps a shrub, where one must bend over to pick the cherries. In truth, the ground cherry is a genus of plants of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), and a close relative of the tomato. The name of the genus is Physalis, and there are
Health Benefits of the Montmorency Cherry
The Montmorency cherry is a sour cherry that is the most-used cherry in jams, jellies, and pies. The cherry is called Montmorency, after a valley in France. This cherry is grown in France, Canada and in Michigan and Wisconsin in the United States. Cherries are in one of two categories--either
Facts About The Okame Cherry Tree
As far as beauty, the Okame Cherry Tree is a fantastic choice. This tree blooms in later winter and will provide you with two to three weeks of lovely blossoms. The hybrid cherry tree is smaller than many other types of cherry trees and is the result of breeding a couple of different types of Asian
Planting a Sand Cherry Tree
Some may argue that the best feature of the sand cherry tree is the gorgeous purple leaves whose color never seems to fade, while others may feel that the white and pink flowers that bloom during the spring are the best feature of this tree. Whatever feature of this beautiful tree has caught your
Growing The Wild Cherry Tree
The prunus avium or wild cherry tree produces delicious cherries and people have been enjoying them for thousands of years. This tree is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and in some areas of the world; the bark of the tree is used as a replacement for chewing gum because it is sweet and aromatic.
Facts about the Yoshino Cherry Tree
A beautiful addition to dress up a landscape is the Japanese, or Yoshino, cherry tree. One of the most popular flowering ornamentals, the Yoshino can provide a showy display at all times of the year. One of the most well attended events of each year is the Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrating the
Unraveling Variations Of The Cherry Bush, From Ornamental To Eating
There is a bit of confusion about what a cherry bush is; there are some in the group of flowering ornamental cherries, grown for landscape screens or along the street, not for fruit. One example of the flowering ornamental is the chokecherry, which is a shrub with the botanical name prunus
Cherry Blossom Branches Have Their Own Magic
Although it may be hard to find a Festival Of Cherry Blossom Branches being held anywhere, the branches to play their role, a supporting role if you will, although it is the blossoms which usually get the attention. One can take part Cherry Blossom Festivals across the country from Washington State