Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Plant Spacing: 20-30′
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Colt
Plant Size: 40-50′ tall, 30-50′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Fruit Size: 1″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Dark red to black, shiny
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Medium
Years to Bear: 4-7
Lifespan: 50-150 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: August-September
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store up to 2 weeks
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Eastern North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Bacterial Canker: Moderately Susceptible
Brown Rot: Susceptible
Verticillium Wilt: Moderately Resistant
Armillaria Root Rot: Moderately Susceptible
Cherry Fruit Fly: Susceptible
Aphids: Moderately Susceptible
William Parker (Verified Customer) –
It was everything I was hoping for out of a bear root tree. Solid root system, strong central stem, well packaged. We’ll see how it handles the coming season, but I think it’s got the best odds I could ask for. Thanks for the great little tree!
ryan s. (Verified Customer) –
It will take awhile but can’t wait
Rachel Udall (Verified Customer) –
Not received yet but I’m sure it will be great!
Ian S. (Verified Customer) –
One of them was already showing signs of leaf growth. So it’s very exciting.
Megan S. (Verified Customer) –
Plants arrived in great shape. Healthy and ready to plant.
Michael S. –
This was a much larger black cherry tree than the one I purchased from a different nusery last year for about the same price! I intend to purchase another next year!
Terrell (Verified Customer) –
Arrived with growth on their tips. Both did very well.