Coral Champagne Cherry Tree

1. Planting: The Coral Champagne Cherry prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Select a location that receives at least six to eight hours of sunlight per day for best results. What’s more, choose an area with well-drained soil.

When you’re ready to plant, dig a hole that’s three times the width of the root ball and just as deep. Plant your tree, back fill the soil, tamp down, and water to settle the roots.

2. Watering: During growing season, if your tree receives at least an inch of rain every 10 days, then no additional irrigation is necessary.

If the season is hot and dry, then you may need to provide additional water. The best way to water is by using a slow-trickling garden hose left at the base of the tree. If you’re not sure when to water, check the soil about two or three inches down. If the soil is dry, it’s time to water.

3. Pruning: A year after planting your Coral Champagne Cherry Tree, prune during winter. Shape the tree to encourage horizontal branch growth with space between branches. Prune once a year to remove weak, drooping branches.

4. Fertilizing: Fertilize in the spring and mid-summer using nitrogen fertilizer, ideally a complete fertilizer like a 10-10-10. Apply fertilizer two weeks after planting and four weeks after the first application or follow your package instructions. When applying, be sure fertilizer is six to eight inches away from the trunk.

Tip: In colder climates, avoid fertilizing after mid-summer to prevent new growth that won’t harden before fall frosts.