Cherry Sam

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Edible Qualities

Sam Cherry is a large tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces dark red round fruit (technically 'drupes') with purple overtones and dark red flesh which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. The fruit will often fade to black over time. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a sweet taste and a firm texture.

Planting and Growing

Sam Cherry will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity | with a spread of 40 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 6 feet from the ground | and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures | the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. 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.

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 | but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

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