Can You Grow Cherry in Yukon?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1
Cherries need winter chill plus frost-free bloom, and are vulnerable to late frosts and birds.
Plant zones
Yukon last frost
Yukon first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Yukon
Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cherry in Yukon?
Cherries need winter chill plus frost-free bloom, and are vulnerable to late frosts and birds.
What zone is Yukon?
Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).
When do you plant Cherries in Yukon?
See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.