Sweetheart Cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 16'-20'
W: 16'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

Sweetheart Cherry plant details

Sweetheart Cherry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sweetheart Cherry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 16 FT - 20 FT - wide, 16 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sweetheart Cherry

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The profuse pure-white spring blooms make this tree highly ornamental, and then appear dark red, wonderfully sweet, mid-summer, meaty cherries that ripen later than others extending the cherry picking season; good for fresh eating, canning, pie, or jelly; this semi-dwarf to 16-20' is self-pollinating and pollinates others as well. S/M/GDr