Early Richmond cherry
Prunus cerasus 'Early Richmond'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 18 feet tall8 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Early Richmond' cherry (Prunus cerasus 'Early Richmond') is a fruit tree for borders, pollinator gardens, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows fast and has an erect shape. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it, and it blooms in spring.
Pairs well with Bartlett pear, Joan J raspberry, and Salad burnet.