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Can You Grow Cherry in Colorado?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
Plant zones
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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 Colorado
Colorado has a semi-arid mountain climate with intense sunshine and low humidity. Front Range cities like Denver are Zone 5-6; higher elevations are Zones 3-4.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cherry in Colorado?
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
What zone is Colorado?
Colorado spans USDA Zone 5b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Cherries in Colorado?
See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.