Hudson Dark Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Hudson'

Hudson is a good, sweet black sweet cherry that is more crack-resistant than most cherries. It ripens later in the season and hangs well on the tree. It is moderately productive and hardy.

Pricing

Hudson Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $24.99

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Hudson is a good choice for areas were hardiness and rain cracking are a concern. It requires pollination from other late blooming cherries, and also makes a good late pollinator.

A Little History Hudson was selected as a seedling in 1935 and introduced as a variety in 1964 from the NY State Ag Experiment Station in Geneva, NY.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Late blooming • Excellent pollinizer • Pollinizer needed	Disease Resistance • Crack resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Spreading habit
Harvest Period • Late season	Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Juice or Cider • Canning or freezing