The Tulare cherry tree is a relative of the Bing cherry tree, one of the most famous cherry trees in the world. Like Bing cherries, Tulare cherries are widely appreciated for their sweet flavor, strong texture, and exceptional juice. The other thing that makes the Tulare cherry tree so popular is that it grows so well in gardens in the South. With a low cooling requirement of just 400 hours, this cherry tree is incredibly adaptable to hot climates. Here's another bonus: Tulare cherry trees bloom about a week earlier than Bing, giving gardeners a delicious cherry harvest.
- History of the cherry tree Tulare
The Tulare cherry tree was developed and patented by Bradford Genetics in 1988 and is especially popular in Southern California. First discovered as a planting opportunity in California's Bing cherry orchard in the San Joaquin Valley in 1974, the Tulare cherry tree is named after Tulare County, where it was discovered. Because they ripen 10 days earlier than Bing cherries, the Tulare cherry tree has been marked as a new variety. All cherries are members of the Prunus family and come from Prunus avium or wild cherries. Cherries are classified as pitted fruits. Incidentally, Bradford Farms also holds a patent for another popular cherry, the sequoia cherry.
- Tulare Cherry Tree and Fruit Characteristics
Tulle cherries sometimes have a light purple blush, but usually have a darker red outer skin. The outer surface is smooth and crack-resistant. These cherries have a curved and pointed rind that makes them almost look like little hearts. 
Compared to Bing cherries, Tulare cherries are much softer. However, the body is quite solid.
- Size and spacing
Tulare cherry trees reach a height of 10 to 20 feet and a diameter of 10 to 15 feet. If you plant more cherry trees, space your trees 35 to 50 feet apart. If they are too close to each other, air circulation will be compromised, making your trees more susceptible to diseases and pests.
- Pollination
If you are growing Tulare cherry trees, you need a pollinator nearby. Any of these cherry trees will pollinate the Tulare tree.
- Bing
- the king
- Montmorency
- dear
- brooks
- Morello
- Tree care
Plant the Tulare tree in late fall or spring when the soil is moist and soft. Like all types of cherry trees, Tulare cherry trees need deep, well-drained soil. Avoid planting your trees in areas that retain water and remain wet after rain. 
- Sunshine
For the best blooms from your Tulare cherry tree, plant it in a location that receives at least six hours of sunlight each day.
- Water
When you first plant a Tulare cherry tree, water it deeply until the root ball is evenly moist. Allow the water to drain, then give your tree another deep water. Tulare cherry trees need about an inch of water per week when they are young. During dry spells, you may need to supplement rainfall, but don't over-water your trees. Watering at the base of the tree gives the best results because if the leaves get wet, your tree will be more susceptible to powdery mildew. To retain moisture, you can cover three inches of organic matter. This will also help control temperature fluctuations that can cause the cherries to split. Mulch with any of the following, and be sure to keep a few inches of the area around the trunk clear of mulch. 
- leaf template
- cut bark
- Fertilizer
- Pruning Tulare Cherry Tree
For best results, prune your trees annually in late winter. To do this, remove any damaged growths in the winter. Also, remove branches that are below you or intersecting with other branches. You can also improve air circulation in your tree by thinning the center of the tree. Regular annual pruning helps prevent fungal diseases such as powdery mildew.
- Common Uses of Tulare Cherry
You can use Tulare cherries as you would any sweet cherries, but the good news is that you'll have them 10 days before you use the other types. Use it as an appetizer and main ingredient in pies, desserts, compotes, and savory sauces. What does cherry taste like? Tulare cherries are very sweet, just like their cousin. Plus, when you gnaw on these juicy cherries, they have a tart texture. The inner core has all the refreshing and bright flavors that we find in a classic sweet cherry variety. For spicy couples, try the Tulare Cherry with chili, arugula, cilantro, basil, duck, ham, grilled fish and scallops, and mild cream cheese like mascarpone and burrata.
- raw food
Cherries are one of the tastiest (and easiest!) fruits to eat raw. It's hard to resist eating them straight from the trees. More than a little helper returned from the cherry orchard with cherry juice smeared all over their hands and faces. 
Before using any method of preserving cherries, wash them well and dry them gently with a paper towel. You can also air dry them if you have the space to do so.
- How to freeze whole cherries
When the cherries are dry, place them on a cookie sheet and freeze them. Then, when they are frozen, put them in a freezer bag. When you need cherries for a recipe, all you have to do is take them out of the bag.
- How to freeze cherries in sugar syrup
Another popular way to preserve Tulare cherries is to package them in sugar syrup. Simply dissolve 1 14 cups of sugar in four cups of water. Add 1 cup of sugar syrup to each quarter of a prepared cherry.
- How to make cherries from a Tulare cherry tree
If you want to pick your cherries or make cherry juice, carefully follow the instructions provided by an agricultural extension or a reputable canning book. If you want to harvest delicious cherries early in the season, the Tulare cherry tree can give you a strong, bountiful harvest a week before the Bing cherry tree is in production. It's great to have these trees in your garden or orchard, whether you're looking for a gorgeous landscape tree or a delicious cherry.