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Can You Grow Cherry in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cherry in Rhode Island?
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Cherries in Rhode Island?
See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.