Prunus avium 'BlackGold'
Semi-Dwarf Sweet Cherry
Image courtesy of Hollybrook Orchards
- Heart shaped fruit with great flavor
- Deep red, almost black fruit
- Firm and juicy
- Excellent for fresh eating
Edible
Garden
Mass Planting
Vigorous
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers well-drained, sandy loam, slightly acidic to neutral soil and full sun. Pruning can be done in late summer or in late winter/early spring. Plants can be fertilized a year after planting, in spring/early summer with organic matter or a balanced fertilizer.
Height: 12-15 ft
Spread: 12-15 ft
Price Level 1: $89.99~#7
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Edible
- Vigorous
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Prunus
Common Name: Semi-Dwarf Sweet Cherry
Deciduous, vigorous tree with a rounded to slightly upright crown. Showy, white flowers bloom in spring. Fruit is bright red to almost black maturing from late June to August depending on variety. Some varieties are self fruitful. Great for home orchards.