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.
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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 2020-21 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)