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Prunus Sam
Sweet Cherry
- » Similar to Bing Cherry
- » Dark red fruits are sweet but a bit tarter than Bing
- » Heavy producer
- » Resistant to cracking
- » Plant with other sweet cherries such as Bing, Lambert and Royal Ann
- Category:Fruit Tree
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:8-18 ft
- Spread:8-18 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Highly productive tree. Produces heavy crops of large, heart-shaped nearly black fruits in summer. The fruit has a firm, meaty and juicy flesh with a sweet and a bit of tartness flavor. Late-blooming flowers avoid late spring frost damage. Crack-resistant.
Attributes
| • | Edible |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Supports Bees |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus Sam
Needs a pollenizer by another sweet cherry such as Bing, Lambert and Royal Ann. Ripens in June. Prune in winter to promote open branching and good airflow for fruiting.