Standard Cherry Sunburst

Standard Cherry Sunburst

Standard Prunus Sunburst is one of the latest ripening cherries. Its large and sweet flavoured fruit turns almost black when ripe. The delicious fruit can be eaten straight from the tree or be used for cooking. Cherry Sunburst is self-fertile and a large harvest can be expected in August. Photo is for illustration only

How to take care of Cherry Sunburst

Select a planting site for your cherry tree that receives full to partial sunlight and has loose, well-draining soil. Dig a planting hole that’s twice the width of the cherry tree’s root-ball and slightly shallower.

Loosen the soil in the sides and bottom of the planting hole. Remove the root-ball from the disposal pot. Gently loosen the roots. Set the root-ball into the planting hole and keep the top of the root-ball about 1 inch above the ground level.

Backfill the planting hole about halfway, then water the soil generously to eliminate any air pockets around the roots. Backfill the planting hole the rest of the way and water again. New trees need lots of water until they are established.

Organic mulches can also be used to suppress weed growth around the tree. Apply fertilizer in the spring until fruit sets and after harvest annually. Check trees for common disease and fruit pests in the spring and fall.

Check trees for common disease and fruit pests regularly.