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Stella Sweet Cherry

Stella Self-fertile Dark Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Stella'

Grandpa's Choice™ Stella Dark Sweet Cherry is a large, good quality fruit from vigorous and productive trees. It is self-fertile so requires no pollinators. It is somewhat susceptible to cracking.

Stella Self-fertile Dark Sweet Cherry Pricing

Item # Description Price
49 Stella Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, Extra large 5/8" up caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart
546 Stella Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, 2 year-Extra Large grade $25.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

12-18 Feet

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Spread

10-16 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Prunus avium 'Stella'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Stella makes a good pollinator for almost any other variety.

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A Little History about Stella Self-fertile Dark Sweet Cherry

Stella was one of the first sweet cherries bred that was truly considered "self-fertile", thus not requiring another variety to cross pollinate with it to set fruit.

Prunus avium 'Stella' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Early blooming
• Excellent pollinizer
• Self-fertile
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Average vigor
• Spreading habit
Harvest Period
• Early summer
• Concentrated harvest
• Early season
Other Attributes
• Very sweet
• Short shelf-life
• Grandpa's Choice™
• Very juicy
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Frost Sensitive
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking
• Good for pies
• Canning or freezing