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Cherry (Sour), North Star, Bare Root

Compact, Cold-Hardy Sour Cherry

North Star Cherry offers large, tart fruit perfect for baking and preserves. This dwarf tree is self-fertile and thrives in colder climates, ripening in July.


$2995
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The North Star Cherry is a compact, cold-hardy sour cherry tree, valued for its large, juicy, and richly tart fruit. This dwarf variety grows to about 8-10 feet tall, making it ideal for small spaces, containers, or urban gardens. Ripening in early to mid-July, North Star cherries are perfect for pies, preserves, and sauces, where their deep red color and tangy flavor shine. Developed specifically for colder climates, this tree thrives in USDA Zones 4-8 and is self-pollinating, ensuring reliable yields even as a standalone planting. Additionally, North Star blooms in early spring with clusters of white flowers, bringing beauty to any garden.

Key Characteristics

  • Compact Dwarf Size
    Reaching a mature height of only 8-10 feet, North Star is a dwarf cherry tree, making it a great choice for small gardens, containers, or limited spaces while still delivering a generous harvest.

  • Large, Tart Fruit for Culinary Use
    North Star cherries are larger than typical sour cherries and have a rich, tangy flavor. Their vibrant tartness makes them perfect for baking, preserves, and sauces, offering versatility in the kitchen.

  • Mid-Summer Harvest
    North Star cherries ripen in early to mid-July, allowing for a dependable supply of fresh cherries right in the middle of summer.

  • Self-Pollinating and Productive
    As a self-fertile variety, North Star doesn't need a pollination partner, making it ideal for single plantings or compact orchard designs. It reliably produces abundant crops every year.

  • Cold-Hardy and Resilient
    Specifically bred for cold tolerance, North Star thrives in USDA Zones 4-8 and is highly adaptable to harsh winters, making it an excellent choice for northern regions.

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: Large, bright red, tart, juicy
  • Fruit Uses: Pies, jams, sauces, preserves
  • Fruit Ripening Month: Mid-summer (early to mid-July)
  • Chill Hours: 800-1,000 hours
  • Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
  • Mature Height: 8-10 feet
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8

The North Star Cherry is a compact, cold-hardy variety that combines excellent fruit quality with easy care, perfect for gardeners who want a reliable sour cherry in a small space.

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Cherry North Star Bare Root Tree for Sale

Cherry (Sour), North Star, Bare Root

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The North Star Cherry is a compact, cold-hardy sour cherry tree, valued for its large, juicy, and richly tart fruit. This dwarf variety grows to about 8-10 feet tall, making it ideal for small spaces, containers, or urban gardens. Ripening in early to mid-July, North Star cherries are perfect for pies, preserves, and sauces, where their deep red color and tangy flavor shine. Developed specifically for colder climates, this tree thrives in USDA Zones 4-8 and is self-pollinating, ensuring reliable yields even as a standalone planting. Additionally, North Star blooms in early spring with clusters of white flowers, bringing beauty to any garden.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

The North Star Cherry is a compact, cold-hardy variety that combines excellent fruit quality with easy care, perfect for gardeners who want a reliable sour cherry in a small space.

Pot size

  • Bare Root

Tree Size

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

Rootstock

  • Standard Rootstock
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