Black Downton sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Black Downton'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black Downton' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Black Downton') 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. It has a columnar shape and blooms from early to late spring. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers. This cherry is grown for fresh eating, but it is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for fruit.
Pairs well with Small-leaved lime, Ice Follies daffodil, and Gro-Low fragrant sumac.