Surefire™ Sour Cherry Tree
Description
A true tart cherry flavor. Roll out the pie dough for this tart, firm cherry. Bright fruits feature red skin and flesh. It blooms late, so frost danger is low and it"s crack resistant. Pies, cobblers, muffins--if you love to bake with tart cherries, this is your fruit. Ready early June. A licensed variety of Cornell University.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Early June |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Tart |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 3 - 5 |
Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
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
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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.