Black Tartarian Cherry

Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'


$89.00

An heirloom variety featuring showy white flowers in spring followed by sweet, deep red-black cherries; vigorous with a pyramidal habit; needs full sun, well drained soil; one of the best pollinators for other sweet cherries

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Planting and Growing

and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit., Black Tartarian Cherry will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground

This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun

Keep moisture level average to moist

Mature Size 30'Hx30'W

Flowers are white with strong fragrance

Flowers in mid spring

Sweet fruit used for raw; cooking; baking; preserves; canning; freezing

Harvest in mid summer

Attracts birds

Fall color yellow

Zone 5a

Likes well drained soil