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Can You Grow Cherry in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
Plant zones
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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 Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cherry in Tennessee?
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Cherries in Tennessee?
See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.