Bailey's Early Black sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Baileys Early Black'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bailey's Early Black' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Bailey's Early Black') is a tree for food gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun. Its columnar habit fits in tight spaces, and the fruit is grown for eating fresh. Flowers open from early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees. This tree is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Hansa rose, and Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea.