Sweetheart Cherry Tree - Self pollinating, extra sweet, and candy-red! (2 years old and 3-4 feet tall.)
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A relatively new variety, the Sweetheart cherry has been making a big splash in the fruit world for its renowned aromatic fruit that’s bursting with a candied-cherry flavor. The Sweetheart cherry flavor is among the best modern cultivars and is the largest reason why they’ve risen to be considered a premium variety so quickly. The Sweetheart tree is a rapid and precocious grower, meaning that it tends to bear fruit sooner than other cherry trees. This heavy-yielding cherry tree is also self-pollinating, making it an excellent choice for home orchards!
What’s great about the Sweetheart tree?
- Its exceptional flavor has catapulted Sweetheart to the status of a premium cherry!
- Sweetheart is a fast grower, so expect fruit quickly!
- Sweetheart is self-pollinating.
- Bright red and heart-shaped fruit is the signature of the Sweetheart tree.
- Heavy-yielding and self-pollinating, making Sweetheart ideal for home orchards.
| Cold Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Min. Temperature | -25° F, (-32° C) | |
| Self-Pollinating | Yes | Botanical Name |
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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 | Mild | |
| Blossom Color | White | Fruit Color | Deep Crimson Red |
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| Tasting Notes | Rich, complex, sweet and juicy |
Flesh Color | Dark Reddish-Purple |
