Plant fruit trees in spring and choose a spot that gets 6-8 hours of sun daily. Improve soil with a 50/50 blend of Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Trees & Shrubs and native soil. Support each young fruit tree with 3 stakes so it will grow tall and straight.
Which fruit tree is easiest to grow?
Cherries are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow and care for. They require minimal to no pruning and are rarely plagued by pests or diseases. Sweet cherries need two trees for cross-pollination unless you plant a tree with two different varieties grafted on it.
What is needed to grow fruit trees?
Choose a planting site with the following characteristics:
- Full sun, fruit trees need a minimum of 8 hours of sunlight daily to produce fruit.
- Well-drained soil.
- Soil pH from 6.0 to 7.5.
- Protect from strong winds.
