Sweet cherry trees are best for eating straight from the branch. They tend to produce larger, juicier fruit with a milder flavour. Sour cherries are more acidic and usually used for cooking, baking or making jams. Both types have their own appeal, depending on what you want from the tree.

Some do, some don’t. Many of the most popular sweet cherry trees, like Stella, are self-fertile, which means they’ll fruit on their own. Others need a second tree nearby to produce a full crop. We include this information in each product description, so it’s easy to check before you buy. If you’re still not sure, feel free to get in touch, and we’ll help you choose.

Cherry trees usually flower in spring, often around April, depending on the weather. The fruit then develops through late spring and is ready to pick from early to mid-summer. Sour cherries tend to ripen slightly later than sweet ones. Blossom times can also vary between varieties, but most give you a good display before the fruit appears.

Yes, many are. If space is tight, look for compact or naturally smaller varieties that can be pruned to shape or grown in large containers. You don’t need a big garden to grow cherries, and they’re a good option if you want something productive and decorative without taking over the whole plot.