North Star Tart Cherry
North Star Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus 'North Star'
North Star is one of the hardiest of the tart cherries and is an excellent choice for the far north where winters really get cold. It can withstand -40F and produce an excellent crop of large, morello-type, red-fleshed, freestone fruit. Excellent for pies and baking.
North Star Tart Cherry Pricing
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North Star Tart Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
$22.99 |
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Height6-12 Feet
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Spread8-12 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-6
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Prunus cerasus 'North Star'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsNorth Star is a naturally dwarf tree. It has dense, luxuriant foliage and is vigorous, but will usually only grow to a 6-12 foot tall tree normally. It is self-fruitful and an early bearer of heavy crops.
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A Little History about North Star Tart CherryNorth Star was developed at the Minnesota Experiment Station from a seedling found in Yugoslavia. It was introduced in 1950.
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Prunus cerasus 'North Star' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very productive |
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Compact habit |
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Spreading habit |
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Early to bear |
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Harvest Period
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Early season |
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Extended harvest |
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Other Attributes
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Frost Resistant |
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Very hardy |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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Juice or Cider |
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Canning or freezing |
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