What Will Happen If You Grow A Sour Cherry Plant (Prunus Cerasoides)as Per Given Conditions.

Question

1) The plant is planted in shade of other trees for instance, under Java plum tree so as to keep the sour cherry plant cool from afternoon sun as the area’s climate is warmer (as zone 11 plants grow well here). 2)The climate is tropical but deciduous trees thrive here, too. 3) The soil is acidic, rich with organic matter but looks like is not as loamy and it takes a little time for surface water to drain down. 4) The minimum lowest (coolest) temperature in year’s time is 16°C. 5) The others details of temperature in a year’s time are as follows: January Average Temperature: 23.5°C | 74.5°F Max. Temperature: 31°C | 88°F Min. Temperature: 16°C | 61°F Precipitation: 0.0mm | 0.0 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ February Average Temperature: 25°C | 76.5°F Max. Temperature: 32°C | 89°F Min. Temperature: 18°C | 64°F Precipitation: 0.0mm | 0.0 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ March Average Temperature: 27.5°C | 80.5°F Max. Temperature: 34°C | 92°F Min. Temperature: 21°C | 69°F Precipitation: 0.0mm | 0.0 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ April Average Temperature: 29°C | 84°F Max. Temperature: 34°C | 93°F Min. Temperature: 24°C | 75°F Precipitation: 0.0mm | 0.0 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ May Average Temperature: 30.5°C | 86.5°F Max. Temperature: 34°C | 93°F Min. Temperature: 27°C | 80°F Precipitation: 1.0mm | 0.0 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ June Average Temperature: 29°C | 85°F Max. Temperature: 32°C | 90°F Min. Temperature: 26°C | 80°F Precipitation: 19.4mm | 0.8 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ July Average Temperature: 27.5°C | 82°F Max. Temperature: 30°C | 86°F Min. Temperature: 25°C | 78°F Precipitation: 27.6mm | 1.1 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ August Average Temperature: 27.5°C | 81.5°F Max. Temperature: 30°C | 86°F Min. Temperature: 25°C | 77°F Precipitation: 17.3mm | 0.7 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ September Average Temperature: 28°C | 82.5° F Max. Temperature: 31°C | 88°F Min. Temperature: 25°C | 77°F Precipitation: 10.9mm | 0.4 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ October Average Temperature: 29°C | 83.5° C Max. Temperature: 34°C | 93°F Min. Temperature: 24°C | 74°F Precipitation: 3.0mm | 0.1 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ November Average Temperature: 27.5°C | 81.5°F Max. Temperature: 34°C | 94°F Min. Temperature: 21°C | 69°F Precipitation: 0.3mm | 0.0 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ December Average Temperature: 25°C | 77°F Max. Temperature: 32°C | 90°F Min. Temperature: 18°C | 64°F Precipitation: 0.1mm | 0.0 inches Water Temperature: 28°C | 82°F _________________________________ Year’s Warmest Max. Temperature: 34°C | 94°F Month: March, April,May, October and November | November _________________________________ Year’s Coolest Max. Temperature: 30°C | 86°F Month: July and August | July and August _________________________________ Year’s Warmest Min. Temperature: 27°C | 80°F Month: May | May and June _________________________________ Year’s Coolest Min. Temperature: 16°C | 61°F Month: January | January _________________________________ Year’s Most Precipitation: 27.6 mm | 1.1 inches Month: July | July _________________________________ Sorry for this long question. Please provide a detailed answer and your views so that I can reach to a conclusion on planting a sour cherry plant. Thank you.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your climate does not meet the chill hour requirement for cherry trees. You will want to choose a fruit that does not have a chill requirement. These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/chill-hours-for-cherries.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/growing-tropical-fruit-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/plants-zones-9-11.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11