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Can You Grow Cherry in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–9a

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland 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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

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

When do you plant Cherries in Maryland?

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