Kent Bigarreau sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Kent Bigarreau'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kent Bigarreau' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Kent 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. It grows fast with an upright shape and blooms from early to late spring, which draws bees and butterflies. The fruit is grown for eating fresh and ripens in mid season. Plant a second cherry nearby, because this one is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Black gum, Amazing Grace tulip, Paprika yarrow, and Sensitive fern.