Early Amber sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Early Amber'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Early Amber' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Early Amber') 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. The columnar habit suits smaller spaces. Flowers open from early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees. The late-season fruit is grown for eating fresh, and you need a second cherry tree nearby for pollination because this one is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Incrediball Blush smooth hydrangea, and Gooseneck loosestrife.