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Can You Grow Cherry in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
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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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cherry in Virginia?
Cherries grow well here with enough winter chill and full sun — tart varieties are hardier and easier.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Cherries in Virginia?
See the planting guide for Cherry — timing depends on your exact frost date.