Commercial tart cherry orchards in Utah have remained largely unchanged in design for the past 50 years, with variations in management strategies within farms rather than across them. A recent survey of orchards revealed that trees aged between 11 and 15 years represent a crucial period of transition from establishment to mature growth, where canopies fill available space and begin to show signs of aging. This period is associated with superior yields per land area in the region. The study highlights the importance of managing orchards during this critical phase to optimize production.