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Prunus avium
Stella Sweet Cherry

Stella 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.

Pricing


Height

12-18 Feet

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Spread

10-16 Feet

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Stella makes a good pollinator for almost any other variety.

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A Little History

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.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Characteristics & Attributes

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