Columnar cherry 'Joanna'

Columnar cherry 'Joanna' – ideal for small spaces and tasty fruit

Characteristics of the 'Joanna' columnar cherry

• Cut: A tree with columnar growth, reaching a height of 2-3 meters. It grows vertically without spreading widely, which makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, pots on terraces or balconies.
• Fruit: Medium-sized cherries with intense red skin and juicy, slightly sour flesh. Ideal for raw consumption and for preparations such as jams, juices and preserves. The fruits ripen at the turn of June and July.
• Flowering: The 'Joanna' cherry blossoms profusely in spring, producing beautiful white flowers that add decorative charm.

Cultivation requirements

• Position: It prefers sunny positions, which are conducive to abundant fruiting and intense fruit coloration.
• Soil: It grows best on fertile, well-drained and moderately moist soils. Avoid waterlogged and heavy soils.
• Watering: Regular watering is crucial, especially during drought, to provide the tree with the right conditions for growth and fruiting.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is worth using a compound fertilizer to support growth and fruiting.

Immunity

• Frost resistance: The 'Joanna' variety tolerates low temperatures well, which allows it to grow in the Polish climate.
• Disease: Relatively resistant to common cherry diseases such as moniliosis and fine leaf spot, which facilitates care and reduces the need for plant protection products.

Use

• Small gardens: Ideal for small spaces thanks to its compact, columnar growth.
• Terraces and balconies: It can be grown in large pots, which allows you to decorate terraces and balconies while providing fresh fruit.
• Preparations: Excellent fruit for the production of homemade jams, juices, preserves and tinctures.

Why is it worth choosing the 'Joanna' columnar cherry?

The 'Joanna' cherry is an ideal solution for people who want to grow fruit trees in a small space. It combines aesthetics and practicality – decorative habit, abundant fruiting and easy care. Its fruits delight with their taste, and its columnar growth makes it find its place even in the smallest garden or on the balcony.

Specification of the 'Joanna' columnar cherry

• Plant age: 2 years
• Frost resistance: Yes