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Prunus avium (Black York Sweet Cherry)

• 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.

Import Restrictions: We are unable to ship cherries to California, Europe, and other restricted regions.

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.