Black Oliver sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Black Oliver'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Habit
- Spreading / flat-topped
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black Oliver' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Black Oliver') 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. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers from early to late spring. You can pick the fruit in mid season for fresh eating. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Cat's Pajamas nepeta, and Hansa rose.