Blackgold® Sweet Cherry Tree
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Description
Beautiful, glossy and sweet. This unique hybrid cross between Stark® Gold™ and Stella resulted in a hearty tree with all the great traits of its parents — late-blooming to avoid spring frosts, hardy fruit buds, and productive! Bears heavy crops of deep red, heart-shaped cherries. Resists cracking. Developed in Geneva, New York, introduced circa 2001. Ripens in mid June. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Late |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 7 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Mid June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Juicy, Firm |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 7
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 is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
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.