Cultivation
Prunus cerasus L.
A parameter for the density of sour cherry tree placement, determined by the biological characteristics of the cultivar, the type of rootstock, and the need to ensure canopy illumination.
In the reference 8 varieties crop Sour cherry, where this is mentioned in the description.
The sour cherry is a light-demanding crop; therefore, excessive planting density leads to canopy closure and shading of the inner layers. This causes branch dieback, a shift of fruit bearing to the periphery, and a significant reduction in the overall productivity of the orchard.
The choice of planting density depends on the bearing type: bush-type cultivars have different requirements for nutritional area compared to tree-type ones. Modern intensive orchards utilize high-density planting schemes, such as 5 by 2.5 meters, which allows for the placement of up to 800 trees per hectare.
The use of high-density schemes with spacing between trees of less than 3 meters is permissible only when using growth-restricting rootstocks and performing regular intensive pruning. Determining density is a long-term decision that must also account for machinery access and the convenience of harvesting.
General information about the subject — on the page Planting density.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.