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

Stella Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, Extra large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $22.99 Stella Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $24.99

Height 12-18 Feet

Spread 10-16 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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

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.

Characteristics & Attributes

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