Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry Tree
$119.99
Begins shipping mid-April.
Zones 5 - 8
Pollinator required to bear fruit
A popular and reliable producer of sweet, dark cherries!
Brought to the United States from Russia in the 1700’s, this heirloom cherry is a popular choice for good reason! The Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry tree blooms prolifically to yield large crops of cherry-red to purplish-black, heart-shaped fruit.
The sweet, rich flavor of these cherries are perfect for fresh-eating and juicing. This robust tree has such reliable blooms, that it makes for an excellent pollinating partner for any sweet cherry. Black Tartarian is hardy and disease-resistant, making it easy to grow!
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Time | Early |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium – Large |
Ripens/Harvest | June |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Firm |
Soil pH Level | 6-7 |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained-Average Moistness |
Shade Level | Full Sun |
Years to Bear | 4-7 |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5-8 |
Size & Spacing
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant a different variety within 15 meters (50 feet) for best pollination.
Recommended Pollinator: Van Sweet, Stella Sweet, Lapins, Bing, Napoleon Royal Ann
How do I find my Hardiness Zone?
Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones will tell you which plants will do well in your particular climate. Each zone is determined by the lowest average winter temperature recorded in a given area. Hardiness Zone information is included on all tree and plant product pages, so you know instantly whether a certain plant is likely to succeed where you live. Natural Resources Canada provides helpful options to find your zone:
Steve Trevilla –
Free came out fresh and healthy on delivery, planted as instructed. Tree has not given me any cherry thou but I should of known I need another cherry tree for pollination. Will order another tree.
Charles Charles –
Planted this cherry tree a few months back. It appears healthy and has grown about a foot. Can’t wait to see this in full glory and productive.
Joe B Joe B –
It is growing well,beyond expectations. It really likes our sandy soil!
Domenic Russo –
Strong growth so far, some light fruit growth the birds enjoyed. so far healthy and strong.
Brad Olsen –
Great growing tree! I fought a hard battle with Japanese beetles using a bug bag as well as using a Dawn soap mixture directly on the beetles. I’m looking forward to seeing just how much new growth I’ll get next year.
George Fox –
This Cherry was one I bought on a special for 18 19 and it has just absolutely surprised me how well the street has done it has not only increased in circumferences trunk but it just flushed out with growth from day one and because it was budding out when it came out of the box and it just looks great
Terry Hutson –
I planted the black tartarian cherry tree about 3 years ago and it is growing very well at ChinaSpring Tx.Other cherry trees do not do well hear. You have to be careful while watering cherry trees in our area to much water or not enough water and the trees will die.I have tried many different type of cherry tree and have determined, cherry trees in my area can do well with proper attention.
Ron Hargis –
Very nice tree. It is about three feet now and looking good.
Karen Karen –
The trees are thriving. No fruit until probably next year, though.
Nihu Nihu –
This tree died after the warranty period. I’m not sure why but cherries don’t seem to be my friend so I’ve given up growing them for now.