Ulster sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Ulster'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ulster' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Ulster') 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. Ulster is grown for eating fresh. It has a columnar habit and blooms in early to late spring, which draws butterflies and bees. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with White fringe tree, Paul Scherer tulip, and Spiked speedwell.