Van Sweet Cherry Tree
Description
Irresistible, ruby-red cherries! Tree is vigorous and bears young. Fruit is medium-large and firm with flavor similar to Bing. Short-stemmed fruit grows in a cylinder around the branch. Enjoy magnificent cherry blossoms in spring! Resists cracking. Originates from Summerland, British Columbia around 1942. Ripens in June. Pollinator required: Choose any other sweet cherry variety except Regina™. See recommended pollinators below.
Note: Will not cross-pollinate with Regina™.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 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 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.
