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Prunus avium (Black York Sweet Cherry)
Due to import restrictions we are unable to ship cherries to California.
- Ripening Time: Ripens slightly later than Kristin or Sam.
- Pollination: Excellent pollinator for other varieties like Kristin and Ulster. Blooms alongside Stella, Sam, and Rainier (Rainier blooms a few days earlier).
- Fruit: Large, dark fruit.
- Tree Characteristics: A rugged, grower-friendly tree. Very cold-hardy and resistant to bacterial canker.
- Rootstock:
- Dwarf Rootstock: Space 10′ circle.
- Standard Rootstock: Space 20′ circle.
- Pollination: Requires a pollinator.
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7.
Plant Characteristics:
- Pest Resistance: Fair
- Disease Resistance: Good
- Drought Tolerance: Fair
- Heat Tolerance: Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Good
- Sun Tolerance: Good
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
- Shade Tolerance: Good
- No Spray: Fair
- Salt Tolerance: Poor
- Fresh for Kids: Excellent
- Deer Resistance: Poor
- Thorns: None
- Plant Type: Tree
- Soil Type: Well-drained
- Edible Type: Fruit
- Self Fertile: No
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
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