A self-fertile sweet cherry with large black delicious fruits that are resistant to cracking under wet conditions. Vandalay Cherry trees are resistant to bacterial canker. Widely adapted selection from Eastern Canada. Midseason ripening.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early-mid blooming. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun, balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Cut new growth by half each year to keep tree compact. Fruits on 1 year old + wood. Early-mid season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Tree is resistant to bacterial canker.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
