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Cherries
Stella Cherry
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Bred in Canada, Stella made horticultural history as one of the first genuinely self-fertile sweet cherry varieties ever developed — before Stella, virtually every sweet cherry required a separate compatible pollinator tree, making cherry growing impractical for anyone without space for two trees. Its release opened cherry cultivation to countless small home gardens for the first time.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~700 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile — will set fruit alone, and also pollinates other sweet cherries.
Care info
A great choice where space only allows for one cherry tree.
Recommendations
Excellent as the sole cherry tree in a small garden, or as a pollinator for other varieties.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and rich, similar in character to Bing
Quick facts
Skin color
Dark red to black
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
700