Vic sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Vic'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Vic' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Vic') is a columnar tree for a food garden and a pollinator garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun. It is grown for fresh eating, and the fruit ripens in mid season. The tree blooms from early to late spring and attracts butterflies and bees. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second cherry nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Sensation lilac, Strawberry Sundae panicle hydrangea, Royal fern, and Silver Parrot tulip.