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Can You Grow Cherry in Minnesota?
US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b
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 Minnesota
Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cherry in Minnesota?
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
What zone is Minnesota?
Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).
When do you plant Cherries in Minnesota?
See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.