
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Premium fruit
GROWTH HABIT
Upright spreading
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Sweet
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Deciduous Fruit Tree
PLANTING SEASON
Winter to Early Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Medium
PLANT HEIGHT
12–20 feet
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 5–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes (Dwarf Stage Only)
PLANT SPACING
15–20 feet
PLANTING DEPTH
2–3 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about Picota Ambrunes cherries?
What is special about Picota Ambrunes cherries?
Picota Ambrunes is associated with a traditional sweet cherry type valued for its distinctive fruit characteristics and suitability for home orchard growing.
Does this cherry tree need winter dormancy?
Does this cherry tree need winter dormancy?
Yes. Sweet cherry trees are deciduous and normally require a period of winter dormancy for their seasonal growth cycle.
Can Cherry Picota Ambrunes grow in a container?
Can Cherry Picota Ambrunes grow in a container?
A young tree can be maintained in a large container, but long-term growth generally benefits from adequate root space and an outdoor planting site.
How should the cherry canopy be maintained?
How should the cherry canopy be maintained?
Prune during the appropriate dormant period to remove damaged or crossing branches and maintain an open canopy structure.
What planting location suits sweet cherry trees?
What planting location suits sweet cherry trees?
Choose a sunny, open location with well-drained soil and enough room for the mature canopy. Avoid areas with persistent waterlogging.
Why is spacing important for cherry trees?
Why is spacing important for cherry trees?
Adequate spacing allows sunlight and airflow to reach the canopy while giving the developing root system and branches room to expand.