Gold Sweet Cherry
Gold Sweet Cherry
Prunus avium 'Gold'
The Gold Sweet Cherry has small, firm fruit that is very crack resistance and has light golden skin. These trees are heavy producers and excellent pollinators that ripen in early June. Flavor is not as good as others in its season.
Height10-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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Hardiness Zone5-8
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3780
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Gold Cherry on Semi-Standard (Mahaleb) root, 2 year Extra Large grade |
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Prunus avium 'Gold'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Gold is a reliable pollinator for almost any cherry, except itself. It is a later bloomer, so not recommended as a pollinator for early blooming varieties. It requires a pollinator.
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A Little History about Gold Sweet Cherry
Used extensively for maraschino processing. Old folklore says that birds go after the red berries, leaving the gold one for the growers.
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Prunus avium 'Gold' Characteristics & Attributes
Bloom Character
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Excellent pollinizer |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Late blooming |
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Disease Resistance
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Spreading habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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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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Canning or freezing |
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Cooking or baking |
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