Prunus avium 'Stella'
Semi-Dwarf Sweet Cherry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Large, heart-shaped fruit
- Dark red, sweet cherries
- Self-pollinating, self-fertile
- Moderate resistance to cracking
Edible
Garden
Mass Planting
Vigorous
Full Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
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 or two after planting, in spring/early summer with organic matter or a balanced fertilizer. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 12-15 ft
Spread: 12-15 ft
Price Level 1: $89.99~#7
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Vigorous
- Garden
- Mass Planting
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- 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.