Everything You Need To Know about 4-in-1 Cherry Trees

The 4-in-1 cherry tree offers a delightful abundance of flavors all in one tree, perfect for compact spaces and narrow yards.

Written by Brenda Woods Updated 05/23/2024

Many cherry trees produce fruit for just one season, but you can harvest cherries from 4-in-1 cherry trees multiple times throughout the year. Not only do they produce cherries over several seasons, the 4-in-1 cherry tree grows four different types of cherry varieties. In this article, we’ll explain how to care for 4-in-1 cherry trees, where to plant your cherry tree, and the type of cherries you may enjoy if you grow one.

4-in-1 Cherry Trees at a Glance

Four different types of cherries on one tree

Self-pollinating

Staggered harvests

Grows more cherries than a traditional cherry tree

Good for narrow yards and tight spaces

Drought-tolerant

Appearance

The 4-in-1 cherry tree grows up to 15–20 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide, compact enough to make excellent trees for narrow yards and smaller spaces. The colors of its cherries can range greatly, depending on the types the tree is made of. The tree could have fruits that are crimson, yellow and red, burgundy, and more.

4-in-1 Cherry Tree Specifications

Appearance	Different types of cherries come in a range of colors, from deep red-purple to yellow and red, depending on the tree.
Height	15–25 feet tall
Hardiness Zones	Zones 4–8
Type of tree	Deciduous
Sunlight requirements	Full sunlight to partial shade
Soil composition	Well-drained, light, sandy soil that’s acidic to neutral

Hardiness Zones

USDA Hardiness Zones show the regions that are best-suited for growing different types of plants. The 4-in-1 cherry tree grows best in Zones 4–8, doing especially well in the colder, northern regions.

Types of Cherries

The most popular cherries grafted for 4-in-1 cherry trees include a combination of four of the following: Rainier, North Star, Meteor, Black Tart, Bing, Van, Stella, Lapins, Lambert, Corum, Sweetheart, Royal Anne, and Montmorency.

Harvesting

The 4-in-1 cherry tree self-pollinates, so you don’t have to worry about planting another tree, which saves your yard a considerable amount of space. But if you decide to plant another, your harvest will be even more abundant. Be sure to plant your trees at least 20 feet apart. Your 4-in-1 cherry tree can fruit as early as the first or second year after planting.

Different types of cherries ripen at different times of year, so you will have more than one cherry season. The 4-in-1 cherry tree produces more fruit than your standard cherry tree.

Our Conclusion

While traditional cherry trees produce delicious fruit every summer, the 4-in-1 cherry tree is an overachiever, yielding four different types of cherries throughout the year. This fast-growing tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and does well in Zones 4–8. We recommend you plant cherry trees at least 20 feet apart if you’re planting more than one, but you can place them in narrow spaces if grown individually.

FAQ About 4-in-1 Cherry Trees

Do 4-in-1 cherry trees have different types of cherries?

Yes, 4-in-1 cherry trees have different types of cherries. They get their name from the fact that a single tree produces four different types of cherries.

Do you need two 4-in-1 cherry trees to get cherries?

The 4-in-1 cherry tree is self-fertile, so it pollinates itself. You don’t need more than one to yield a harvest, but introducing another tree will increase your bounty.

Are all the cherries ready at the same time?

Different types of cherries will be ready for picking at different times of year.

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