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The Sweetheart Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium ‘Sweetheart’) is a delightful addition to any home garden, celebrated for its abundant late-season cherries and ornamental beauty. As a member of the Rosaceae family, this cherry tree hails from the temperate regions of Europe and western Asia, and it is well-suited for similar climates. Gardeners will appreciate the Sweetheart's bright red, heart-shaped cherries that ripen in mid to late summer, offering a sweet and tangy taste perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserving.
This charming tree reaches a mature height of 12 to 20 feet, with a rounded canopy that provides ample shade and privacy. The Sweetheart Sweet Cherry thrives in well-drained, loamy soil and requires full sun to produce its best fruit. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7, making it a resilient choice for many regions. Regular watering, especially during dry periods, will ensure a bountiful harvest.
Beyond its delicious fruit, the Sweetheart Sweet Cherry enhances garden aesthetics with its stunning white spring blossoms that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its late-ripening cherries allow for an extended harvest period, ensuring that you can enjoy fresh cherries well into the summer months. With its combination of beauty, productivity, and ease of care, the Sweetheart Sweet Cherry is an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy homegrown fruits and add a touch of elegance to their landscape.
Sweetheart Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Sweetheart') - 5 gallon 60" TREE
$131.20
Details
Key Features
Exposure: Sun
Zone: 5–9
Height: 15-20'
Width: 10-15'
Soil: Average
Native: No
Pollinator: No
Materials + Care
Shipping + Returns
Shipping:
- Plants are shipped directly to your address and should arrive in 5-7 business days.
- We ship within the contiguous United States only.
- Currently, plant material cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, and Montana due to agricultural regulations.
Warranty & Returns:
- All direct ship plant order sales are final.
- Warranties will only be issued for problems arising during the shipping process and must be requested within 7 days of delivery, such as; incorrect item, excessive damage, infestation or disease, or a dead plant.