Authors: Richard P. Marini, Professor and Extension Specialist, Horticulture; Virginia Tech
Publication Number: 422-018, posted August 2002
Figure 2. The growth and fruiting habits of sweet cherry trees are shown in this picture. Vegetative buds developed in leaf axils along the 1-year-old section of the branch; spurs with flower buds are located on the 2-year-old sections of the branch.
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