Hedelfingen Dark Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Hedelfingen'

The Hedelfingen Dark Sweet Cherry is an old european variety good for gresh eating, freezing and canning. Fruit is large, firm and black. Trees are vigorous, healthy early bearing reliable producers that ripen midseason. It is quite crack resistant.

Pricing

Hedelfingen Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $22.99

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Hedelfingen is still a good variety for the eastern parts of the country. It is a reliable pollinator for later blooming varieties. It requires a pollinator.

A Little History Hedelfingen was one of Grandpa's favorite black sweet cherries for the market, and he had large orchards of it in his time.

Characteristics & Attributes

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