Cherries, the fruits of various Prunus plants, come in sweet (Prunus avium) and sour (Prunus cerasus) varieties. Bursting with a sweet-tart flavor, these glossy red treats are hard to resist ...

However, if the only space available is in partial shade, choose varieties that can cope, such as morello cherries (Prunus cerasus), 'Belle de Louvain' plums and the good-natured pear 'Beth'.