Utah Giant Cherry Tree

Who doesn't love a fresh Sweet Cherry? They taste best when you grow your own. Utah Giant Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Utah Giant') is one of the top-performing Sweet Cherry trees for incredible flavor.

The trouble sometimes is by the time the stores get them they get harvested, stored, packaged and shipped all across the country, they do not always taste so great. Why not pick them fresh from your tree and sample that award-winning flavor?

Utah Giant is a mid-season bloomer that will need to cross-pollinate with another Sweet Cherry that blooms at the same time. Some pollinator partners are Lambert, Sweet Ann, Black Tartarian, Stella, and Van Cherry varieties.

By mid-season, you'll be harvesting those mouth-watering, firm Sweet Cherries! The flesh color is dark red and oh-so-sweet. Just pick right off the tree and enjoy fresh or can them to enjoy later.

Utah Giant is a great Western disease-resistant variety. Order yours today!

How to Use Utah Giant Cherry in the Landscape

Utah Giant is a lovely tree that can be used as a specimen with very tasty fruit. Gorgeous spring blooms and highly ornamental, large, dark red fruit makes a terrific focal point.

Why not participate in the Edible Landscaping trend? Plant one with a pollination partner as a lawn tree on either side of your front walkway.

Use several varieties in an informal grouping in your patio planting. Or, create a luscious hedgerow with many varieties along your fence line.

Utah Giant is grown commercially and the fruit makes great fresh eating. The cherries are also a good canner and keep just beautifully. Enjoy!

#ProPlantTips for Care

Give Utah Giant a planting site in full sun and well-drained soil. It does best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Improve the drainage of your soil by creating a raised bed or mound. Add additional soil to 18 inches high and 3 feet wide. Plant directly in the mound.

Sweet Cherry trees also like to have plenty of air circulation. Don't plant too close to structures or in low-lying areas that might trap air.

Plant where it will receive the drying power of the morning sun. Overnight dew will quickly dry once the morning sun shines on the foliage.

Give your trees a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Mulch to a depth of 3 inches and spread to 3 feet outside the canopy. Be sure to allow at least 6 inches of room all around the trunk.

Sculpt your fruit trees with horizontal or 45-degree angled scaffolding branches. Careful management will improve the health and productivity of your tree.

Keep your fruit trees under 10 feet tall with annual summer pruning for size control. Any fruiting tree can be kept smaller with regular pruning to make harvest and netting for birds a lot easier.

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Recommended Pollinators: Lambert, Sweet Ann, Black Tartarian, Stella, and Van.

Utah Giant Cherry Tree Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Utah Giant Cherry Trees to bear fruit?

Nature Hills Nursery sells fruit trees with mature root systems, and will often set fruit in their second or third years.

How Fast Do Utah Giant Cherry Trees Grow?

Cherry trees are medium-growth rate plants and once they are established they can add 12-18 inches per year or so if given the ideal growing conditions.

Where do Utah Giant Cherry Trees Grow Best?

Cherry trees grow best in well-drained, fertile soil in at least 6 hours of full sun per day or more. Morning sun is a plus and planting any fruit tree where there is good air circulation keeps the plants stress-free.

Do You Need 2 Cherry Trees to Produce Fruit?

All Prunus varieties have different requirements to set fruit. Utah Giant is not self-fruiting and needs a pollinating partner. Pair with one of these varieties:

• Lambert Cherry
• Black Tatarian Sweet Cherry
• Stella Cherry
• Van Cherry

No room? Look into High-Density Planting techniques, or choose a semi-dwarf or dwarf fruit tree.

When Should Utah Giant Cherry Trees be Planted?

Bareroot cherry trees are best planted in the spring but container-grown cherry trees can be successfully transplanted all throughout the growing season as long as the ground isn't frozen and they are carefully watered as needed. Check for first and last frost dates for your area with your local County Extension Office.

How Do I Find Utah Giant Cherry Trees for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for cherry trees at NatureHills.com online fruit tree nursery. You'll find a massive selection of fruit trees for sale, including many lovely cherry tree varieties!

Choose the right tree for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest.

What shipping options do you offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Utah Giant Cherry Tree for Sale for sale here at NatureHills.com!