Hansen's Bush Cherry Tree
Description
Attractive and edible! Enjoy the best of both worlds: Dainty white blossoms in the spring with silvery-green leaves that turn red in the fall for ornamental appeal and tasty cherries in the summer for an edible bonus. Tolerates a wide range of planting sites, including sandy hills, rocky slopes and lake shores. Bears young. Fruit is most enjoyable when allowed to ripen to a deep purple-black color on the bush. Introduced in the early 1900s. Cold-hardy. Ripens in July. Partially self-pollinating, but plant two or more for larger crops. Not able to pollinate our other cherry varieties. (Prunus besseyi)
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Purple |
Fruit Size | Small |
Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | July |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Tangy, Tart |
Texture | Crisp, Firm |
Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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