Black Tartarian Dark Sweet Cherry
Black Tartarian Dark Sweet Cherry
Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'
Black Tartarian Cherry is an excellent dark, juicy, sweet cherry for the backyard orchard. It is an early bearer, and an excellent producer of good crops of sweet, full flavored cherries. It is an excellent pollinator for other sweet cherries. It ripens early in the season.
Height10-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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Hardiness Zone5-7
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Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
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Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Black Tartarian is a vigorous and productive tree, that stays productive even as it gets old and starts to get canker in the trunks and limbs.
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A Little History about Black Tartarian Dark Sweet Cherry
Black Tartarian was once one of the most widely produced sweet cherries, but fell out of favor when growers had to start shipping them long distances, as it was a little too juicy. Grandpa used to raise these on the old farm.
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Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian' Characteristics & Attributes
Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Excellent pollinizer |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Spreading habit |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Very productive |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Short shelf-life |
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Sweet |
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Very juicy |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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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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High dessert quality |
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