Blackgold® Sweet Cherry Tree
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
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Planting & Care
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