Prunus
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Cherries (Prunus spp.) include sweet cherry (P. avium) and sour cherry (P. cerasus), prized for edible fruit and ornamental spring blossoms, but standard varieties require 800+ winter chill hours and are not recommended for NE Florida by UF/IFAS. Only experimental low-chill hybrids (under 400 hours) may fruit in zone 9b. For sale in St. Augustine, FL from $44.95.
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Cherry trees (Prunus spp.) require full sun, but standard sweet and sour cherries are NOT recommended for NE Florida zone 9b due to insufficient winter chill hours (800+ hours required); only experimental low-chill varieties (under 400 hours) may be attempted.
If attempting low-chill varieties, maintain moderate, consistent moisture and ensure excellent drainage; NE Florida's wet summers promote root rot and fungal disease in Prunus.
Cherries need well-drained, slightly acidic sandy or loam soil; however, standard cherry species are not suitable for zone 9b — UF/IFAS does not recommend them for Florida due to chill hour requirements and disease pressure.
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, zone 9a hardiness, and pollinator-friendly.
Cherry is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet.
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.
