Hedelfingen Sweet Cherry Tree
Description
Enjoyable and elegant. Tree is precocious and very productive. Glossy red fruit is so attractive it’s the go-to cherry for photographers. Looks good and tastes great in salads or dessert dishes. Top-quality fruit for fresh-eating, freezing, and canning. Introduced from England in 1907. Ripens in mid June.
Pollinator required: Choose another sweet cherry variety.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Large |
Ripens/Harvest | Mid June |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Medium Firm |
Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Semi-Dwarf | 15 - 18' tall x 15 - 18' wide |
Dwarf | 8 - 14' tall x 8 - 14' wide |
Recommended Spacing
Semi-Dwarf | 15 - 18' |
Dwarf | 8 - 14' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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