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Cherry (Sour), Early Richmond, Bare Root

Early-Ripening Sour Cherry for Baking

Early Richmond cherries offer a tart, juicy flavor perfect for pies and preserves. Ripening in May, this self-pollinating tree produces reliably year after year.


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Early Richmond is a popular sour cherry variety, prized for its bright red, juicy fruit and early ripening season, typically in late May to early June. Known for its tangy, tart flavor, this cherry is perfect for pies, preserves, and sauces, where its rich acidity shines. Early Richmond reaches a mature height of 15-18 feet, producing clusters of white blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators and add ornamental beauty to the landscape. This tree is self-pollinating, making it ideal for smaller orchards or home gardens, where it reliably produces an abundant harvest year after year.

Key Characteristics

  • Tangy, Tart Flavor for Culinary Use
    Early Richmond cherries have a classic tartness that makes them perfect for baking, especially in pies, jams, and sauces. Their acidity complements both sweet and savory dishes, adding depth and flavor to any recipe.

  • Very Early Ripening Season
    One of the earliest cherry varieties, Early Richmond ripens in late May to early June, providing a fresh cherry harvest at the start of summer and allowing for extended cherry production when paired with mid- or late-season varieties.

  • Elegant Spring Blooms
    Early Richmond trees are covered in clusters of small white flowers in early spring, creating a beautiful, fragrant display that attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and ensures successful fruiting.

  • Self-Pollinating for Consistent Yields
    This variety is self-fertile, meaning it doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit, making it an excellent choice for small spaces or single-tree plantings in home gardens.

  • Cold-Hardy and Resilient
    Thriving in USDA Zones 4-8, Early Richmond is a hardy cherry that can tolerate colder winters and fluctuating spring temperatures, producing reliable harvests even in cooler climates.

Product Details

  • Sun Requirements: Full sun
  • Soil Requirements: Well-draining, loamy soil with moderate moisture
  • Bloom Time: Early spring (April)
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Fruit Qualities: Bright red, juicy, tart
  • Fruit Uses: Pies, jams, sauces, preserves
  • Fruit Ripening Month: Very early season (late May to early June)
  • Chill Hours: 800-1,000 hours
  • Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
  • Mature Height: 15-18 feet
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Early Richmond cherries are a fantastic choice for those who love baking and preserves, offering an early-season harvest with a rich, tangy flavor that enhances any recipe.

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Cherry Early Richmond Bare Root Tree for Sale

Cherry (Sour), Early Richmond, Bare Root

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Early Richmond is a popular sour cherry variety, prized for its bright red, juicy fruit and early ripening season, typically in late May to early June. Known for its tangy, tart flavor, this cherry is perfect for pies, preserves, and sauces, where its rich acidity shines. Early Richmond reaches a mature height of 15-18 feet, producing clusters of white blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators and add ornamental beauty to the landscape. This tree is self-pollinating, making it ideal for smaller orchards or home gardens, where it reliably produces an abundant harvest year after year.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

Early Richmond cherries are a fantastic choice for those who love baking and preserves, offering an early-season harvest with a rich, tangy flavor that enhances any recipe.

Pot size

  • Bare Root

Tree Size

  • 4-5' Whip
  • 7/16" caliper branched

Rootstock

  • Semi-dwarf K6 Rootstock
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