Kristin Cherry

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Kristin Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium)

🚫 Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Cherry to CA.

A hardy, dark sweet cherry that thrives as far north as Zone 4, making it one of the best quality cherries for colder climates. Rich, flavorful fruit ripens early in the season, making it a favorite at our nursery. Requires a pollinator for fruit production.

Plant Characteristics

• Size & Spacing: Space 10' circle for dwarf, 15' circle for semi-dwarf
• Hardiness: Zones 4-7
• Pollination: Needs a pollinator
• Pest Resistance: Good
• Disease Resistance: Good
• Drought Tolerance: Poor
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Fair
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: No
• 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.