The weeping cherry tree is a tree that possesses a distinctive weeping or drooping form. It is an ornamental tree that produces delicate white flowers in the spring and then cherries in late summer, but can you eat cherries from a weeping cherry tree? Let’s find out. Does … [Read more...]

Cherry trees are often planted close to homes or walkways for aesthetic purposes, but they can also cause damage to structures. Damage might be caused by them falling over in the wind, or contact with water if they're knocked down during a storm. Another concern is root damage … [Read more...]

If you are busy with work or school, the best time for pollarding will be late winter to early spring. Pollarding is better than pruning if you just want to reduce the amount of fruit your tree produces, but still maintain its shape. Pruning can also be used to reduce the number … [Read more...]

The wild cherry tree (Prunus pensylvanica) is a deciduous tree, meaning the tree sheds its leaves in the fall. The leaves are toxic to many animals, including cattle because they contain cyanide. The presence of cyanide kills or stuns the animal by preventing the proper function … [Read more...]

Cherry tree wood is not valuable, but it is the most popular type used for furniture. Cherry tree wood should never be confused with cherry wood furniture. They are co-named because they both come from cherry trees. The cherry tree furniture is the more valuable type of … [Read more...]