CHERRIES
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Cherries are definitely possible to grow in our area. The trees can also be grown as an ornamental. The bark and blooms add a lovely addition to a landscape or in a garden. Cherry trees are typically smaller growing than most other fruit trees. While some sweet cherries can sometimes be grown, usually the more sour type cherries are hardier for our area. A cherry will grow maximum height to about 15' in our area, usually a little less.
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BLACK TARTARIAN
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A very popular species of sweet cherry, the black Tartarian makes a great choice for home orchards. It produces large, purplish-black fruit with a sweet, rich, full-bodied flavor that is great for fresh eating and preserves. Requires pollinator-
'Montmorency' is a good choice. ZONE 5 RIPENS JUNE-JULY NEEDS POLLINATER |
EVANS BALI
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Deep, dark red fruit 1" in diameter is excellent for baking and fresh eating. The fruit is much sweeter than other tart cherries. Highly productive and hardy. Self-fertile, does not require pollinator.
ZONE 3 RIPENS AUGUST SELF FERTILE |
MONTMORENCY
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Large, tart red fruit for pie or preserves. Fruit is firm and juicy. Vigorous and highly productive. Ripens Early August. Self-fertile, does not require a pollinator.
ZONE 4 RIPENS AUGUST SELF FERTILE |
NORTHSTAR
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A naturally dwarf variety makes this tree ideal for planting in a small yard. Mature height is only about 8-10 feet tall. Delightfully tart cherry, excellent for pies. Self-fertile, does not require pollinator.
ZONE 4 RIPENS AUGUST SELF FERTILE |
sapalta cherry plum
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A cherry/plum cross. Red-purple, bitter skin and purple-black, sweet, semi-clingstone flesh. Ripens in late summer. Cross-pollinate with Compass or American plum group for best fruit set. A great choice for smaller landscapes with mature height of only 8 feet.
ZONE 3 RIPENS JULY-AUGUST CROSS POLLINATION WITH COMPASS OR AMERICAN PLUM |