Attractive, densely foliated, naturally small tree grows to about 8-10 ft. Hardy to -40 deg F, very productive, resists cracking and brown rot. Often bears in second year. Large, meaty, tart, red-skinned fruit with red juice. Excellent for pies and cobblers, also used fresh when fully ripe. From Minnesota, introduced in 1950.
North Star Dwarf Sour Cherry
North Star Dwarf Sour Cherry
- Estimated Chilling Requirement
500 hours below 45°F - USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
3b - 9 - Pollination
Self-fruitful.
- Bloom Season within fruit type(see note)
very late - Harvest Season within fruit type
midseason - Harvest Dates
May 27 to June 12(approximate for Hickman, CA)
-WHERE TO BUY-
HOME GARDEN/RETAIL NURSERY CATALOG
WHILE DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES, ROOTSTOCKS SHOULD BE SELECTED PRIMARILY FOR ADAPTABILITY TO THE SOIL AND CLIMATE OF THE PLANTING SITE. For the 2019-20 planting season, North Star is offered on the following rootstock(s) (listed in order of quantity in production, largest quantity first):
Mahaleb (85% of standard size)
