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Can You Grow Cherry in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–9a

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

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.

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Gardening in Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Cherries in Delaware?

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