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.

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus avium 'Hedelfingen' 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 about Hedelfingen Dark Sweet Cherry Hedelfingen was one of Grandpa's favorite black sweet cherries for the market, and he had large orchards of it in his time.

Prunus avium 'Hedelfingen' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Late blooming • Excellent pollinizer	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 • 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