Bear Creek Early sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Bear Creek Early'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bear Creek Early' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Bear Creek Early') is a columnar tree for a food garden or a pollinator garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun. This cherry is grown for eating fresh. It blooms from early to late spring, and the flowers attract butterflies and bees. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Thalia daffodil, Lemon Chiffon peony, and Hansa rose.