Characteristics:

• Shape: Pyramidal or vase-shaped
• Size: Can grow to be 15–30 ft tall and wide
• Flowers: White or pale pink, fragrant, and bloom in early spring
• Fruit: Dark red to purple, firm, juicy, and sweet
• Harvest: Midseason
• Chill Hours: 400-900
• Uses: Fresh eating, canning, baking, and sauces
• Pollination: Self-fertile, but can also pollinate other sweet cherry varieties
• Hardiness zones: USDA zones 5–8
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun
• Pruning: Regular pruning during the dormant season helps shape the tree, improve airflow, and promote fruit development. Pruning also assists in maintaining the tree's structure.
• Watering: Consistent moisture is vital, especially during the growing season. Deep watering at the root zone encourages vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest. We recommend a minimum 2 gallons of water every single day for the first 3-4 months. During the Summer trees need to be water early in the morning and in the afternoon, twice a day!

Cherry on Mazzard