Chinook sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Chinook'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Chinook' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Chinook') is a tree for pollinator gardens and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun. Its columnar shape suits small spaces. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers from early to late spring. The tree is grown for fresh eating, and it is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for fruit.
Pairs well with Amazing Grace tulip, Blanket flower, and Little Hottie panicle hydrangea.