It's important to recognise the differences between types of cherry trees when it comes to pruning. This is our expert-led ...

Cherry trees are particularly prone to disease, before pruning you should sterilise any equipment. Pruning cherry trees can be relatively straightforward, simply, identify old, damaged or diseased ...

In late July or August, cut back your mature acid cherry tree by removing one in four of the older fruited shoots. Cut each one back to a younger side-shoot that will replace the removed growth.

Another popular cherry tree is the 'Kanzan' (Prunus 'Kanzan'), which is also a cultivar. You can identify this variety, says Watkins, thanks to its double flowers that form in impressive clusters ...

Cherry trees need at least six hours of sunlight each day to flourish, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. The best time of year to plant your tree is in early spring or late fall. 2.