Grandpa's Orchard
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Grandpa's Orchard
Prunus avium
Stella Sweet Cherry

Stella Dark Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Stella'

Grandpa's Choice™ Stella Dark Sweet Cherry is a large, good quality fruit from vigorous and productive trees. It is self-fertile so requires no pollinators. It is somewhat susceptible to cracking.

Pricing


Height

12-18 Feet

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Spread

10-16 Feet


Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Stella makes a good pollinator for almost any other variety.

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A Little History

Stella was one of the first sweet cherries bred that was truly considered "self-fertile", thus not requiring another variety to cross pollinate with it to set fruit.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Early blooming
Excellent pollinizer
Self-fertile
Fruit Characteristics
Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Spreading habit
Average vigor
Harvest Period
Early season
Early summer
Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes
Short shelf-life
Very juicy
Very sweet
Grandpa's Choice™
Site Requirements
Frost Sensitive
Full Sun
Winter hardy
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Uses
Cooking or baking
Good for pies
High dessert quality
Canning or freezing