Large sweet black cherry resembling Bing in flavor, but more resistant to bacterial canker and fruit cracking than Bing. Sam Cherry is also less susceptible to spring frost than other cherries. Zone 5-9.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. 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 season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Somewhat resistant 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*
