Large dark fruits are crack resistant, sweet, juicy, aromatic and productive. Kristin Cherry is the hardiest dark sweet cherry. Pollinated by all varieties but Bing. Zone 4-8.
ZONE: 4-8
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 season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Bacterial Canker can damage cherry trees.
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*
