Old Black Heart sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Old Black Heart'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Old Black Heart' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Old Black Heart') is a tree for a food garden or pollinator garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun. The columnar tree is grown for eating fresh. Blooms open from early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for fruit.
Pairs well with Kentucky coffeetree, Bridal Crown daffodil, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.