Van Cherry Tree - Among the heaviest producers of sweet cherries! (2 years old and 3-4 feet tall.)
SKU: FTCH004
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Description
The Van cherry tree is widely known to be one of the heaviest fruit producers out of all cherry varieties! These beautiful cherries are a deep crimson-purple in color and grow quite large in comparison to other sweet cherry varieties. Van is a precocious cherry cultivar with fruit that is sweet, juicy, and quite large. The Van tree is a modern marvel among cherries and is widely considered an improvement on the Bing cherry! Van brings all the benefits of Bing, including exceptional flavor, but it's also known to produce a considerably heavier annual yield of dark red sweet cherries.
What's great about the Van cherry tree?
- Van is one of the heaviest producing cherry trees!
- Fruit is dark purple, very juicy, and exceptionally sweet.
- Van grows some of the largest sweet cherries.
- Ideal for home orchards or single planting due to large harvest and the fact that Van is self-pollinating.
| Cold Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Min. Temperature | -25° F, (-32° C) | |
| Self-Pollinating | No |
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| Mature Height (ft.) | 10' - 15' | Mature Width (ft.) | 8' - 12' | |
| Harvest Season | Summer | Recommended Spacing (ft.) | 8' - 20' | |
| Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 7 - 11 | Fall through Spring | Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 2 - 6 | Spring | |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Acidic - Neutral | Blossom Fragrance | Moderate |
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| Blossom Color | White | Fruit Color | Dark Crimson Red |
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| Tasting Notes | Very Rich and Sweet |
Flesh Color | Reddish Purple |
