Arizona · Berries & small fruit
Cherry season in Arizona
No commercial cherry orchards beyond a few high-country backyard trees — Arizona cherries are California and Washington fruit.
Where cherries really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the cherry harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Arizona does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cherries grown commercially in Arizona?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No commercial cherry orchards beyond a few high-country backyard trees — Arizona cherries are California and Washington fruit.
Where do the cherries in Arizona stores come from?
No commercial cherry orchards beyond a few high-country backyard trees — Arizona cherries are California and Washington fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Arizona markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Arizona calendar always has something honest on the board.