Evans Bali Sour Cherry
Prunus cerasus 'Evans Bali'
Evans Bali Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus 'Evans Bali') is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 15–20 ft tall and 12–18 ft wide, needs medium water, and prefers full sun. Sour cherry.
medium water15–20 ft tall and 12–18 ft wideToxic to dogs
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At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–8
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.2
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 15–20 ft tall and 12–18 ft wide
- Mature form
- Rounded
- Spacing / clearance
- ~18 ft of clearance
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- Medium
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- early spring, mid spring
- Bloom color
- white
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Not deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Common problems on the Front Range
- Borers (peachtree and lesser borer)
- Black knot (galls on twigs)
- Aphids and leaf curl
These are general tendencies for this group of plants on the Front Range, not a diagnosis. Many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or your local CSU Extension office.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Evans Bali Sour Cherry good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Evans Bali Sour Cherry is a well-suited tree for Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
- How big does Evans Bali Sour Cherry get?
- It matures to about 15–20 ft tall and 12–18 ft wide.
- How much room does Evans Bali Sour Cherry need?
- Give Evans Bali Sour Cherry about 18 ft of clearance from buildings, fences, and other trees so the mature canopy isn't crowded.
- What shape does Evans Bali Sour Cherry grow into?
- Evans Bali Sour Cherry typically grows into a broad, rounded crown, the classic shade-tree silhouette. This is the species' usual mature form, named cultivars (columnar, weeping, or compact selections) can differ, so check the specific cultivar.
- Is Evans Bali Sour Cherry hardy on the Front Range?
- Evans Bali Sour Cherry is hardy in USDA 4–8. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Evans Bali Sour Cherry need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- How fast does Evans Bali Sour Cherry grow?
- Evans Bali Sour Cherry is a moderate-growing tree. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- How long does Evans Bali Sour Cherry live?
- Evans Bali Sour Cherry has a moderate lifespan for a Front Range tree. Actual lifespan varies with site, water, and care.
- Is Evans Bali Sour Cherry safe for dogs?
- No. Evans Bali Sour Cherry is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
- Is Evans Bali Sour Cherry deer-resistant?
- No. Evans Bali Sour Cherry is not considered deer-resistant and may need protection where deer browse.
- Is Evans Bali Sour Cherry prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- Evans Bali Sour Cherry can be affected by borers (peachtree and lesser borer) and other issues common to this group on the Front Range. These are general tendencies, not a diagnosis, many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or CSU Extension.
