The rising energy demand, caused by the increase in the world population, has led to excessive consumption of fossil fuels, affecting the reduction of its reserves and the increase of greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, global climate change represent a potentially irreversible threat to society and the environment. As an alternative to fossil fuels, tendency is to develop and use renewable energy sources as a solution to reduce climate change. Biomass, as a renewable energy source, has great potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increasing security of energy supply. Such a source of energy can be the remains of agricultural production, or residues which arise in large quantities as a result of fruit trees pruning. Pruning residues can be utilized for various energy-producing processes in thermochemical processes, so their properties need to be explored in order to inspect their energy potential. The aim of this study is to determine the usability of pruning residues of cherry and sour cherry in energy production and value added products by pyrolysis process. Analysis of the biomass composition of the examined cultures showed small deviations in measured parameters. Pruning residues of ˈRexelleˈ sour cherry were obtained with the average values of 47,66 % for water content, 5,77 % for ash, 13,98 % for coke and an upper calorific value of 17,83 MJ/kg was identified. Pruning residues of ˈSunburstˈ cherry were obtained with the average values of 51,5 % for water content, 9,93 % for ash, 17,97 % for coke and an upper calorific value of 17,03 MJ/kg was identified. Based on the obtained results it can be concluded that the pruning residues of cherry and sour cherry are good raw materials for energy production.