Chelan™ Sweet Cherry Tree
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Description
About the Chelan™ Sweet Cherry Tree
Gorgeous, deep red-colored, sweet cherries like Bing! The Chelan cherry tree is a cultivar of sweet cherry (Prunus avium) known for its early ripening, hardiness, and high-quality fruit. The tree is named after the town of Chelan, located in the state of Washington at WSU where it was developed as a Stella and Beaulieu cross.
In spring, the Chelan cherry tree puts on a beautiful display of pink and white flowers. The blooms later turn into medium-large, dark red cherries that have a deep, rich flavor. The fruit is oval-shaped with smooth skin and a small stem. The fruits are less likely to avoid split or fused cherries. The cherries are typically ready for harvest in early to mid-June, making them one of the earliest ripening cherry varieties.
Enjoy these sweet cherries straight from the tree. They are also widely used for baking, canning, and other culinary uses. With such an abundant harvest, you’ll have plenty of options!
Growing Chelan™ Sweet Cherries
The Chelan cherry tree is a vigorous-growing, upright tree. It has a pyramidal shape when young but becomes more rounded with age. The tree has a moderate growth rate and can start bearing fruit in its second or third year.
One of the advantages of the Chelan cherry tree is its resistance to cracking, which can be a problem with other cherry varieties. This makes it a popular choice for commercial growers as well as home gardeners. The tree is also known for its ability to produce a large crop of fruit, with yields of up to 20 pounds per tree in some cases.
In terms of growing conditions, the Chelan cherry tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, making it suitable for growing in many different regions. There are some indications that Chelan is resistant to powdery mildew. The tree does require another tree for pollination, luckily the blooms last a long time and have a lot of overlap with other sweet cherries.
In conclusion, the Chelan cherry tree is a popular and reliable cultivar. Its early ripening, high-quality fruit, and resistance to cracking make it a favorite among growers and consumers alike. The Chelan cherry tree is a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy delicious, sweet cherries.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 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 |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate 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.
Questions & Answers
This variety requires at least 500 chill hours.
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Cherry trees prefer a fertile, light, sandy soil. If the soil is more compact, then the chance of root and crown rot increases. Cherry trees also prefer slightly acidic soil (6.5) but can grow in soils with a pH between 5.5 – 8.0.
Thank you for your question. Common rule of cherry tree pollination is any sweet cherry will pollinate another sweet cherry. We just list a few possible pollinators on our website. I do not see any avaible for zone 4 at this time. But when in stock the Kristin sweet cherry would be a good option. We do not have a guaranteed ETA on when more will become available. We are very sorry for this inconvenience and completely understand your disappointment. Rest assured, that if you sign up for a notification, you'll be one of the first to be notified when it becomes available again.
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Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
No has to be another sweet variety.
No as it is a tart variety. 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 nay other sweet variety for pollination.
YesThank 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.
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