Cherry trees prefer deep, well-drained soil, preferably alkaline. Tart cherries will thrive in less fertile soil than sweet cherries. To promote root system development, spread a deep mulch of straw or wood chips around the base of the tree, but do not let mulch touch the trunk. The mulch will protect the shallow feeder roots. When watering cherry trees bear in mind that cherry trees can tolerate arid conditons, so water only during long dry spells. Water only the soil and do not spray any water on maturing cherries. The water absorbed by the ripening cherries causes their skin to crack.
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