Can You Grow Cherry in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cherry in Maine?
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Cherries in Maine?
See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.