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Stella is a cultivar of cherry developed in British Columbia, Canada. It is notable as the first self-fertile sweet cherry to be named. It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
- What are Stella cherries?
- Are Stella cherries sweet or tart?
- Are Stella cherries edible?
- Where do Stella cherry trees grow?
- Is Stella cherry self pollinating?
- Which cherry tree is best?
- Can a tart cherry pollinate a sweet cherry?
- What will pollinate a stella cherry tree?
- How wide does a stella cherry tree grow?
- What is the best dwarf cherry tree?
- How long do Stella cherry trees live?
- What Colour is Stella cherry tree blossom?
What are Stella cherries?
Stella cherry trees are elegant flowering plants, with bright, soft white blossoms in spring. These flowers give way to the deep red, heart-shaped cherries that are ready for picking in summer. Four-inch green leaves emerge from the branches in summer, then turn yellow and red in fall before dropping in winter.
Are Stella cherries sweet or tart?
There are sweet cherry varieties, which begin ripening in early June into early July. Dark sweet cherry varieties in order of ripening are Black Tartarian, Stella, and Lapins. A light sweet cherry is yellow with some red on top of the fruit; a variety to grow is Rainier.
Are Stella cherries edible?
Fruits are of slightly larger than average size. They are red to dark red and have a sweet, full flavour with a good texture. By any standards these are good tasting cherries to eat straight from the tree.
Where do Stella cherry trees grow?
Best grown in moderately fertile soil in full sun. If grown in pots keep well watered. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer such as 5-10-10 in early spring, about a month before flowering. Prune young cherry trees during winter dormancy to shape them into an open center or central leader shape.
Is Stella cherry self pollinating?
Your Stella cherry tree is in flowering group 4. It is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, but fruiting will usually be improved if there is a compatible partner of a different variety nearby.
Which cherry tree is best?
1] SUNBURST My choice as the best garden Cherry tree, Sunburst has it all. Prolific, reliable, outstanding flavour and quality, the deepest red-black fruits ripening en masse in early July.
Can a tart cherry pollinate a sweet cherry?
"Sweet Cherries will not pollinate sour cherries, and although sour sherries should in theory be able to pollinate sweet cherries , their blossoms are unlikely to be open at the same time."
What will pollinate a stella cherry tree?
Pollen Compatibility Table
| Fruiting variety | Compatible Pollinizers |
|---|---|
| Rainier | Sam, Van, Bing, Royal Ann, Lambert, Montmorency, Stella, Compact Stella, Garden Bing |
| Royal Ann | Sam, Van, Montmorency, Rainier, Stella, Compact Stella, Garden Bing |
| Stella, Compact Stella, Garden Bing | Self-fruitful |
How wide does a stella cherry tree grow?
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
|---|---|
| Mature Width: | 12-15 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Harvest Time: | July |
What is the best dwarf cherry tree?
1. Juliet. Cultivated to produce fruit in the colder areas of Canada, 'Juliet' is a dwarf cherry tree hybrid that combines the cold-hardiness of sour cherries (P. cerasus) with the higher sugar content – and small stature – of the Mongolian cherry (P.
How long do Stella cherry trees live?
Sweet cherries, including Stella, generally live 20 to 30 years, although they are more difficult to grow than apples and may die for no apparent reason, according to Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
What Colour is Stella cherry tree blossom?
Stella Cherry tree was the first self fertile sweet cherry and is still the top choice for garden use. Pretty white flowers are followed by large, dark red fruits that are sweet and juicy with a good classic cherry flavour. The cherries can be picked around late July.
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