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.

Height 12-18 Feet

Spread 10-16 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus avium 'Stella' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Stella makes a good pollinator for almost any other variety.

A Little History about Stella Dark Sweet Cherry 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.

Prunus avium 'Stella' 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 • Very juicy • Very sweet • Short shelf-life • Grandpa's Choice™	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Frost Sensitive • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies