Photo by Friends School Plant Sale by Susan N.
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Semi-dwarf North Star Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus cerasus 'North Star' [semi-dwarf]
Also Known As
- Prunus 'North Star Semi-dwarf'
- Prunus cerasus 'Northstar'
- Sour Cherry
Plant type
tree, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 7'-15'
- W: 4'-15'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Semi-dwarf North Star Cherry plant details
Semi-dwarf North Star Cherry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Semi-dwarf North Star Cherry
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 15 FT - wide, 7 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, dwarf, fragrant, small tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Semi-dwarf North Star Cherry
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Semi-dwarf North Star Cherry
By: Friends School Plant Sale by Susan N.
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How to Grow Semi-dwarf North Star Cherry
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Sun Exposure
- sun
Features
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
Fruit
- red
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun -dappled shade
- even moisture -regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 15'-20'
- sun
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Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-8b
Size
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Width: 15'-20'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
3a-8b
Size
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Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- regular
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