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Why Sweet Cherries Rarely Fruit in Georgia's Climate

Sweet cherries need consistently cold winters; Georgia's January temperature swings freeze flower buds annually. Tart cherries ('Early Richmond', 'Montmorency', 'North Star') may work in far north Georgia. For reliable fruit, buy cherries at the store. The nursery's "pollinator pair" claim doesn't overcome climate mismatch.

Cherry blossoms are beautiful but fruiting is unreliable in the Southeast.

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