Black Tartarian sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 30 feet tall12 to 30 feet wide
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black Tartarian' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian') is a tree for borders, food gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is grown for eating fresh. Bees and butterflies visit the fragrant spring blooms. This cherry is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for fruit.
Pairs well with Chardonnay grape, Feather reed grass, and Ornamental onion.