Smoky Heart sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Smoky Heart'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Smoky Heart' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Smoky Heart') 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 fits small spaces, and the spring flowers attract butterflies and bees. This cherry is grown for fresh eating and ripens in mid season. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Campfire rose, Eastern columbine, and Mount Hood daffodil.