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Can You Grow Cherry in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.

Plant zones

4a–9a

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

3–7 years

About Cherry

Cherry trees — sweet or tart — are a classic home orchard choice, but they need cross-pollination and are magnets for birds, so be ready to net the crop.

Plant two compatible varieties for pollination (unless tart/self-fertile). Site in full sun with good air flow. Net ripening fruit against birds. Trees bear in 3-6 years.

Full cherry growing guide →

Gardening in Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry in Quebec?

Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.

What zone is Quebec?

Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Cherries in Quebec?

See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.