Great Bigarreau sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Great Bigarreau'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Great Bigarreau' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Great Bigarreau') 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 shape fits smaller spaces, and the tree is grown for fresh eating. Flowers open from early to late spring and attract bees and butterflies. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for fruit.
Pairs well with Bridal Crown daffodil, Aromatic aster, and Norway spruce.