Windsor Sweet Cherry Tree
Description
One of the best sweet cherries for canning and eating by the handful. Heavy crops of large, firm, heart-shaped fruits are a juicy, deep red. Tree has a rapid, upright growth habit. Developed in Windsor, Ontario, introduced in 1871. Ripens in July. Pollinator required: Choose another sweet cherry variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow cherry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
