How to Grow and Care for Pin cherry

Pin cherry, also known as Bird cherry, Fire cherry, Pigeon cherry, Red cherry, Northern pin cherry

Pin cherry thrives best in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Special care should be given to provide adequate space as pin cherry can grow quickly and is known for its suckering habit, which may necessitate periodic thinning to control its spread. Watering should be consistent during the establishment phase and thereafter, pin cherry is quite drought-tolerant.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Pin cherry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Pin cherry exhibits a small to medium stature, typically developing into an upright narrow tree or large shrub reaching heights of up to 30 feet (9 meters). Its deciduous nature features simple leaves and notable white to light pink blossoms. Upon maturity, it produces small red fruits that are a food source for wildlife. Although short-lived, with a lifespan of roughly 20-40 years, it is noted for its rapid growth and shallow root system. Pin cherry's thin bark and slender branches complete its characteristic profile.