The cherry tree had trouble growing up since it was not irrigated. The thick, wild grass suffocated it. Its leaves were eaten by goats. It is scythed and torn apart by a grass cutter. Cherry trees need full sun and well-drained soil to grow healthy roots. They like some moisture during dry seasons but don't water them regularly if they are growing in dry soil. Cherry seeds take time to germinate, so don't expect to see blossoms on your tree right away. If you want to grow cherries for fruit, choose varieties that are self-fruitful (i.e., not dependent on another plant to reproduce). This will save you time and effort if one of their branches is cut off by a storm or otherwise damaged. Self-fruitful varieties include Ashmead's Kernel, Black Tartarian, and Montmorency. If you want to grow cherries for juice or sauce, then select different types such as Sweetheart, Morello, or Bitter Cherry. Cherries are grown commercially for their high quality fruits which are attractive when ripe and have a sweet taste. Different types of cherries have colorful flesh and varying degrees of tartness. Most cherries can be used for cooking, but avoid using Bing or Rainier cherries for baking because of their low acidity.