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Self-fruitful, large, nearly black, richly flavored sweet cherry.
Description
Botanical Name: | Prunus avium |
Cultivar: | Stella Cherry |
Self-fruitful, large, nearly black, richly flavored sweet cherry.
Attractive deciduous tree with delicious fruit, called "drupes", ranging from deep red to yellow blush in the summer. We offer sweet varieties. A favorite fruit of many a tree climber.
Deciduous, slow growing, upright tree. 3-5 years before fruit production.
Care
Sun Needs: | Plant in full sun (minimum 6 hours). |
Soil/Water Needs: | Provide humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. |
Planting and Care Tip: | Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune in winter while dormant for shape and structure. |
Quick Facts
Flavor: | Rich, sweet flavor |
Mature Height: | Semi-Dwarf (12’-18’) |
Self-Fertile: | Yes |
Bloom Season: | Late Spring |
Harvest Season: | May-June |
Chill Hours: | 400 |
USDA Zones: | 5-9 |
Rootstock: | Maxma 14 R brokforest |
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