Starking® Hardy Giant™ Antique Sweet Cherry Tree
Description
Enjoy large, abundant clusters of sweet cherries. This time-tested heirloom variety produces partially freestone cherries with mahogany skin and dark red flesh. Suitable for canning, perfect for fresh eating.
Clouds of cherry blossoms will beautify your landscape in spring. Originates from Cedarburg, Wisconsin in 1926, introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1949. The Starking® Hardy Giant™ Antique Sweet Cherry tree ripens in June.
Characteristics
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Bloom Time | Mid - Late |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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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 requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best 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.
