I purchased Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry this year. It came in good condition and doing great. Can't wait for the cherries. I bought a sweet cherry 10 years ago from Starkbros and it is doing very good. After birds & squirrels stealing , we had a big bucket full of sweet cherries ??.
We shared with our friends too.
Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry Tree
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$75.99
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Description
Robust and productive! This popular, early-bearer blooms prolifically to yield large, cherry-red to purplish-black fruit. Sweet, rich flavor is irresistible; perfect for fresh-eating and juice. An ideal pollinator for other sweet cherries. Originates from the Circassia region of what is now Russia, introduced to the U.S. in the late 1700s. Ripens in June. Pollinator required: Choose another sweet cherry variety. See recommended pollinators below.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Crisp |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
| Semi-Dwarf | 15 - 18' tall x 15 - 18' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 14' tall x 8 - 14' wide |
Recommended Spacing
The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
| Semi-Dwarf | 15 - 18' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 14' |
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
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.
Shipping Information
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Questions & Answers
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Why did you choose this?
Has anyone else had a problem with bugs/insects eating away at the leaves? Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to fix this?
Make a spray from neem oil (or buy a commercial Neem oil spray). It's much less toxic to you and the environment than Sevin, and it's very effective.
Will a wild black cherry work as a pollenator?
Short answer would be no. Cherries need to produce a seed after pollination
and then produce a fruit around it. A wild cherry is a too distant relative to pollinate successfully.
There are other fruits as apples and pears where an apple tree may trick a pear tree to produce fruit
but with no seed development. Nature is complicated. I wish all fruit trees would be self pollinating like most plums and peaches.
What varieties are heat tolerant?
I don't know if it's heat tolerant,but I have lost them over the winter because they don't seem to hold up the the cold
I have not had much luck with trying to grow a cherry tree (6- dead) can you tell me what is the best tree to purchase for south Mississippi ?
We recommend you reaching out to your local county extension office for more information that is specific to your area and what successes others have had growing .
Will the black tartarian pollinate with the chelan sweet?
Thank you for your question. Common rule of cherry tree pollination is any sweet cherry will pollinate another sweet cherry. Except when it comes to the Bing, there are three varieties that will not cross-pollinate with it and it is the Emperor Francis, Lambert, or Napoleon/Royal Ann. Other than those you will be fine to choose any other sweet variety for pollination.
Can I plant a dwarf black tartarian cherry tree on a huge planter? I appreciate your reply 🙏
You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
I have a full sun front yard that is moderately sloped drainage should not be a problem. Should these trees be ok in full sun?
This tree requires full sun to produce fruit, so that won't be a problem. Planting it on a slope is great for the drainage, but take care that the roots don't dry out by properly mulching the tree - keep any mulch at least 6" away from the trunk.
Can I plant only 1 tree ?
You need 2 sweet cherries for pollination purposes and they need to be of different variety.
will it give fruit this yr ?
We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 4-7 years to bear.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Are there self polinating sweet cherry trees? Thanks.
The Benton sweet cherry is self pollinating and taste delicious.
Customer Reviews
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Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 13, 2025
Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 12, 2025
4 months old and 4 year old trees
I will include pictures of a four month old and a four year old tree I am getting fruit from the four year old
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 12, 2025
Cherry Tree
They took off from the moment they got planted. No fruit this year because they were just planted at the end of May but I based on the new growth I have high hopes for next year.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 11, 2025
My cherry tree doing fantastic! Grow so big already! Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 8, 2025
Strong and vibrant tree.
Strong and vibrant tree. It arrived well packed and looking good. It began growing vigorously immediately.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 21, 2025
Healthy little tree
Very healthy tree of good size. Was kept updated by email of date changes.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 18, 2025
Black tartarian Sweet Cherry
The cherry tree is growing just like a weed. In a couple years I know it' will be loaded with cherries. I can't wait.
John
John
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 23, 2025
black cherry
Wonderful tree It gave me the best yield of cherries and I am enjoying them to the limit .
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 28, 2024
It is doing well in a large planter on my deck (near several Cherries in the ground below) . It arrived in good condition and has done well all summer.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 14, 2024
My black cherry tree
My cherry tree arrived quickly and well packed. We watched the videos and followed the instructions for planting and watering it and it is growing beautifully. We are excited for next year's harvest! Thank you
Love cherries but I have a small yard so this variety fits my needs and the dwarf peach trees that I purchased last fall are growing very well.
To help with pollination of another cherry tree I bought this Spring.
I couldn't pass on this deal!!!!!!
The fruit of this cultivar is awesome!