Ripens early. Produces large, round dark fruit that is exceptionally sweet, flavorful and crisp. Black Pearl cherry is firm, resistant to cracking and keeps well. The tree shows good resistance to bacterial canker. Pollinates with Rainier, Early Robin and other early blooming sweet cherries. Cornell University New York introduction.
ZONE: 5-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early-mid blooming. Pollinates with Rainier, Early Robin and other early blooming sweet cherries. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun, balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Cut new growth by half each year to keep tree compact. Fruits on 1 year old + wood. Early-mid season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 500-800 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Resistant to cracking. Resistance to Bacterial Canker.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
