Cherry Trees

• Cherry trees produce stone fruit and are hardier than many other fruit trees. They grow down to U.S. Department of Agriculture zone 4 and require a cold snap in winter to set their blooms and fruit. This cold hardiness means they wake and begin to bloom earlier than any other fruit tree in the spring.
  
  

Spring

• Spring is the safest and best time to transplant any tree or shrub, according to North Dakota State University. Get the transplant finished before the tree wakes to avoid damaging it. Transplanting a tree during its growing period may dry, damage and even kill it.
  
  

Process

• Gardeners should find and prepare a new spot for their cherry tree before starting the transplanting process. Cherries require bright, full sun for eight hours daily, quick drainage in their site and enough room to grow to their full height of 40-plus feet. The native dirt should be amended with quick-draining soil and organic compost to ease the cherry's transition.
  
  

Timing

• Transplant cherry trees early in the morning, before the day gets hot or dry. Transplanting in the middle of the day exposes the tree's roots to drying sun and air, and may cause damage.