Cherry, Prunus avium, is one of the more popular fruits of summer. However, winter is the season for planting new trees and pruning mature trees. Pruning is comparable to that of other stone fruits, but to a lesser degree. Their sweet fruits are typically less than an inch and a half wide, so are relatively lightweight. Docile trees may not need annual pruning.
Home garden trees with dwarfing rootstocks should grow no taller than about fifteen feet. Some stay less than ten feet tall. Orchard trees with standard rootstock grow significantly taller. Wild or feral trees can grow forty feet tall, with their fruit beyond reach. Old cultivars mostly require another compatible cultivar for pollination. Some modern cultivars do not.
Cherry fruits are mostly rich deep red, but can be dark blackish red or pale orangish pink. Early spring bloom is brief but profuse and splendidly clear white. Three to four inch long leaves that are deep green through summer become bright yellow or golden yellow prior to defoliation during autumn. Even the silvery young bark of some cultivars is appealing.
Tony Tomeo 
They look so good and juicy.
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They were. I got them at the supermarket because I lacked a picture from when they were in season. They must be from South America.
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Sometimes we do what we need to do.👍
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Well, I did not exactly need to eat ‘all’ of them. I suppose that I could have shared.
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You liked them. That’s good. Rhody probably doesn’t eat cherries anyway. 😉
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No, but his crew might have appreciated some.
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Oh, yea, there’s a thought. Happy New Year to you. Be well and enjoy each day.
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Well, that is what Rhody is here for.
Happy New Year!
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It’s a new year, so we need new pictures of Rhody. 🙂
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There should be plenty of pictures of Rhody.
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More in the new year? Great. He has fans, ya know. 👍
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Yes, it is an annoyance.
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But he is adorable. 😍
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Yes, but his fans are obnoxious. Carson must keep all the doors locked and the windows up to avoid collecting hot babes.
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😜
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