Can cherry blossoms be planted in the north?

Can cherry blossoms be grown in the north?

Cherry blossoms can be planted in the north. Cherry blossoms are an ornamental tree species that has a certain degree of cold resistance and can adapt to the severe cold winters in the north. However, when planting in the north, you must still pay attention to taking warming measures in winter. You can wrap a layer of straw or plastic film on the trunk to keep warm and prevent frost damage.

Cherry blossoms like warm environments and are temperate and subtropical trees. They do not have very high requirements for soil when growing and prefer a moist and warm environment. They are currently more common in parks in northern regions such as Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Henan and Shanxi.

How to grow cherry blossoms in the north

1. Soil: When planting cherry blossoms, choose deep, fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam, so that the roots of the cherry blossoms can fully absorb nutrients when watering and fertilizing.

2. Light: Cherry blossoms like light and need to receive sufficient light when caring for them, which is very beneficial for the differentiation of flower buds and flowering.

3. Fertilization: When planting cherry blossoms, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied. It is better to apply decomposed liquid fertilizer once a week. You can also apply some nitrogen fertilizer in the early growth stage.

4. Water: Cherry blossoms are very afraid of waterlogging. Generally, the amount of water should be controlled when watering. No waterlogging is allowed. Just water when the soil is dry and wet.