Athos sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Athos'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Spreading / flat-topped
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Athos' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Athos') is a tree for fresh eating, a food garden, and a pollinator garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun. It has a spreading, flat-topped shape and blooms from early to late spring, which draws bees and butterflies. The tree is self-fertile, so you can grow one alone. Pick the fruit in mid season and eat it within 1 to 3 days.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.