Apricots, plums, and cherries are all back in stock! And seeing as the groundhog saw his shadow, it looks like we'll all be planting trees early this year!

Sweetheart Cherry Tree - Self pollinating, extra sweet, and candy-red! (2 years old and 3-4 feet tall.)
Sweetheart Cherry Tree - Self pollinating, extra sweet, and candy-red! (2 years old and 3-4 feet tall.)

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
Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'
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
Tasting Notes Rich, complex, sweet and juicy
Flesh Color Dark Reddish-Purple