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Back to buying optionsVine Cherry Live Plant, Small Bare Root Starter, Cherry Tree Seedling, Rooted Fruit Plant for Garden
Add a hardy fruiting plant to your home garden with this live Vine Cherry Tree, shipped bare root at approximately 1 foot tall. This young deciduous plant is grown in the USA and is suitable for gardeners looking for a compact fruiting tree for edible landscapes, backyard gardens, and permaculture-style plantings. Under suitable growing conditions, the plant can develop into a small tree approximately 9 feet tall and produce cherries that can be used for preserves and other culinary preparations. Because this is a deciduous plant, seasonal changes in foliage and dormancy are normal. The roots are wrapped in moist material for shipping and should be planted promptly after arrival to prevent them from drying out.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Vine Cherry bare-root plant
✔️ Height: approximately 1 foot
✔️ Shipped bare root with roots wrapped in moist material
✔️ Young deciduous fruiting plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Vine Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus spp. – exact species/cultivar not specified
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting woody plant
Growth Stage: Young bare-root plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred for healthy growth and fruiting
Soil: Adaptable to several soil types; prefers fertile, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season
Mature Height: Approximately 9 feet according to grower information
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young; outdoor landscape planting recommended as it matures
💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare-root Vine Cherry as soon as possible after delivery and keep the roots from drying out. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the first growing season while the root system establishes. Choose a sunny location and avoid prolonged waterlogging. Because the exact botanical species or cultivar is not provided, edible uses of the fruit, leaves, or flowers should only be considered after the plant’s identity has been positively confirmed. Orders placed from December through March are scheduled by the seller to ship at the end of April due to winter frost.
