What is the optimal distance between cherry trees?

What does the distance depend on?

Planting directly depends on the cherry variety you choose. Bush varieties are recommended to be spaced 2 or 2.5 meters apart. This will provide them with optimal growing space. Tree-type cherry trees should be spaced at wider intervals—3 to 4 meters. Furthermore, these varieties should be separated from other fruit trees, especially apple trees, and shrubs.

Ideally, you should select a fairly large, open plot. Also, the plot should be free of any buildings, ideally, as they will interfere with air drainage, which is the outflow of air masses.

When planting seedlings, it's important to evaluate the soil. What characteristics will the future garden have and how well the soil is lit? This will help you choose the right varieties for your site. Felt cherry thrives on level surfaces and roots well on south-facing slopes. It's also recommended to plant felt cherry on southwest-facing slopes. It is important to remember that cherry trees and seedlings do not do well in peat bog lands. Planting is also recommended on neutral or moderately sandy soil.

Optimal seating arrangement

We've already discussed how far apart to plant cherries. So, how do you choose the best planting pattern to maximize yield and benefits?

To properly plant not only cherry trees but also sweet cherries, you should first fertilize the soil with humus and mineral fertilizers. Plums also require this type of fertilizer before planting. No more than 20 kilograms of humus mixed with soil should be added to each hole for each tree. Ash is recommended, but use less than one kilogram per hole, especially if planting cherries.

When planting in clay soil, it's common to add 1 or 1.5 buckets of sand. Maintain a distance of approximately 3 meters when digging. It's also important to leave enough space between seedlings to allow for future shoot growth.

When choosing a planting pattern, also consider the proximity of your neighboring varieties. When choosing cherry tree seedlings, carefully consider which other varieties they can grow alongside in your garden. Cherry trees typically grow well with other cherry varieties, apple trees, and plum trees.

After planting, form a small ridge around the tree to prevent water loss. The planted cherry tree should be watered frequently and sufficiently to ensure proper growth. A constant supply of fresh air is essential. It's also important to ensure at least a meter of clearance from the fence allows the shoots to grow unimpeded.

By maintaining sufficient distance between trees, you will not only achieve good results and a large harvest, but also create optimal conditions for growth. And your cherry orchard will always be a joy to behold.

Video: "How far apart should trees be planted?"

In this video, an expert will talk about the appropriate spacing for planting trees.