Prefers cool to temperate climates and can tolerate a range of altitudes.
Sweetheart Cherries
Sweetheart (Prunus avium) is a variety of cherry known for its large, heart-shaped fruits with bright red skin and sweet, juicy flesh. It thrives in cool temperate climates and prefers well-drained loamy soils. With its long shelf life, resistance to cracking, and self-fertile nature, Sweetheart cherries are an excellent choice for growers in cooler regions.
Prunus avium
- Country of Origin: Canada
- Pollination: Sweetheart cherries are self-fertile, but cross-pollination can increase fruit set and yield. - Harvest Time: Sweetheart cherries are typically harvested in late spring or early summer. - Pest and Disease Resistance: Sweetheart cherries have good resistance to common cherry pests and diseases such as cherry fruit fly and brown rot. - Cultivation: Sweetheart cherry trees require full sun and regular watering. Pruning is necessary to maintain shape and promote fruit production.
- Well-drained loamy soils with good fertility.
- Genus: Prunus
- Habitats: Developed in Canada, widely grown.
- Climate Preferences: Prefers cool to temperate climates.
- Soil Preferences: Well-drained loamy soils with good fertility.
- Description: Sweetheart cherries are large, heart-shaped fruits with bright red skin and firm, sweet, and juicy flesh. They are known for their long shelf life and resistance to cracking. Sweetheart trees are self-fertile, vigorous, and productive, making them suitable for cooler climates.