Stark® Gold™ Sweet Cherry Tree
Description
Vigorous and bird-resistant. Nothing fazes this tree. Withstands temperature drops, even a record low of -30ºF. Bright golden fruit is less interesting to birds than red fruit, which means more for you to harvest! The sweet and tangy flavor will make these cherries a favorite snack in your home. Cold-hardy. Originates from Rulo, Nebraska; introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1942. Ripens in mid June. Best pollinators: any other sweet cherry variety.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Late |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 7 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Mid June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Tangy |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 7
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow cherry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
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Customer Reviews
26 Ratings
1-10 of 26 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 11, 2018
Love this cherry!
My neighbors had to get rid of their cherries because the birds always got them before they could be picked. I have never had this problem! After I finish my picking I leave those higher up that I can not reach for the birds so we are both happy! Generally I have about a week to do my picking before the birds finally figure out that they are ripe!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 27, 2017
Golden Cherry
We purchased this tree last year an now its trying to grow. We tried these cherry's before an that's why we purchased the tree. It was placed in plain view of our drive an I an everyone that visits can see the Golden Cherry Tree. In a few years we will be picking some of its fruit !
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 15, 2017
very hearty
We haven't had it long enough to fruit yet but it came through a rough winter and came on strong this spring and is thriving in what has been a hot, wet, windy summer.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 12, 2017
Doing well after one year.
My Stark Gold arrived quickly and immediately took off. Now in its second year its six ft tall and the trunk is 2.5" thick. I'm excited to see how it does in the future.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 18, 2016
Highly recommend
compared to red cherries these are easier to grow and just as popular
Rated 5 out of 5
May 18, 2016
Good quality of trees
I ordered eight trees from Starkbros last year. All survived and healthy. This one even bears a big cherry fruit - interesting. I am in zone 6a.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 11, 2016
Very healthy
Tree arrived in great shape and very healthy. Now in the second year it is quite vibrant and even flowered!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 6, 2016
Healthy tree and growing strong.
Bought this same tree from Starks thirty years ago. Love it. The birds don't bother it like the red cherries. It is getting old, so wanted a new one to replace it. The new one planted last year is growing and looking wonderful. Got a few blooms this year.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 4, 2016
Stark Gold
I live in Zone 4b, and since it is supposed to be hardy to -30 took a chance on this tree. This will be my third season, and I am going to have a few cherries this year. Planted with a Kristen at the same time, and that tree will produce a handful of cherries this year too!
The deer love the cherry tree branches, so I need to spray with a deterrent till they get too big for the deer to bother.
I had planted this tree at my previous house, and loved them.
The deer love the cherry tree branches, so I need to spray with a deterrent till they get too big for the deer to bother.
I had planted this tree at my previous house, and loved them.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 19, 2016
Great form, fast maturing, no bird problems.
My Stark Gold Sweet Cherry tree is about 3 years old since planting. After the first year it produced a few cherries; enough to get a taste. The second year it made a few handfuls. I'm looking forward to this year as it has really grown and matured. Should be at least a basket full. I have not had any problems with this tree variety such as rotting branches like I have had with some other types. The cherry is fully gold, no striping or red color, and the birds didn't bite any of them, though I did get a few fly holes in them. I don't spray at all to prevent bug bites though.
Had one in my yard for 20 years. Great shade, polinator, and produced a fine crop every year.
your description said it would do well in my region
Its different and will polinate with another tree we planted last year.
Hardy, looks like it will do well in my zone 3-4