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Cherry tree type and pruning guidance #927060

Asked March 30, 2026, 11:54 AM EDT

Hello, can you identify this type offering cherry (growing in Columbia) and offer advice on how to prune for fruit production?

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi,

We will not be able to tell from the photos whether it is a sweet or tart cherry species, nor could we tell what cultivar it is.

For pruning advice, regardless of the cultivar, you can reference our Growing Stone Fruits for the Home Garden resource page for guidance. There is a drop-down menu for pruning with diagrams.

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied March 30, 2026, 4:06 PM EDT

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