Pontiac sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Pontiac'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pontiac' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Pontiac') is a columnar 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 is grown for eating fresh and opens flowers in early to late spring that attract butterflies and bees. You need a second cherry nearby for fruit, since this tree is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Mount Hood daffodil, Limelight Prime panicle hydrangea, and Claire de Lune peony.