Hoskins sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Hoskins'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hoskins' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Hoskins') 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. Its columnar shape suits small spaces, and butterflies and bees visit the blooms from early to late spring. The tree is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for fruit. The cherries are grown for eating fresh.
Pairs well with Strawberry Sundae panicle hydrangea, Paul Scherer tulip, and American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan.