How to Grow Katz Cherry Blossom
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Your complete guide to growing Katz Cherry Blossom.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Katz Cherry Blossom
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Katz Cherry Blossom
✓ Good companions
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while deterring ants
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage cherry blossoms
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface and provides living mulch
Attracts pollinators and repels aphids while providing complementary fragrance
Deters nematodes and aphids while adding bright color contrast
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to cherry trees and inhibits growth
Allelopathic compounds suppress growth of nearby flowering plants
Aggressive spreading can overwhelm cherry blossom roots and compete for nutrients
