Hooker's Black sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Hookers Black'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hooker's Black' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Hooker's Black') 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 form fits small spaces, and the tree is grown for fresh eating. It blooms from early to late spring, and butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Plant a second cherry nearby, because this tree is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Cytherea peony, Mount Hood daffodil, and Hummingbird sweet pepperbush.