Cherry (Sweet), Coral Champagne

Coral Champagne is a premium cherry variety known for its large, firm, and exceptionally sweet fruit with a dark red color. Ripening in mid-season around late June, Coral Champagne cherries are prized for their crisp texture, low acidity, and delightful sweetness, making them a favorite for fresh eating, desserts, and gourmet dishes. This tree reaches a mature height of 15-20 feet and produces clusters of white blossoms in early spring, adding beauty to the garden and attracting pollinators. Ideal for home orchards and commercial growers alike, Coral Champagne cherries perform best with a pollination partner, such as Bing or Rainier, to ensure abundant yields.

Key Characteristics

• Large, Sweet, Crisp Fruit
  Coral Champagne cherries are known for their large size, firm texture, and low acidity, delivering a deliciously sweet and juicy bite. Their satisfying crunch and bold flavor make them ideal for snacking and culinary uses.

• Mid-Season Harvest
  Ripening in late June, Coral Champagne offers a mid-season harvest, bridging the early and late cherry varieties and providing a fresh supply of cherries at the peak of summer.

• Elegant Spring Blooms
  In early spring, Coral Champagne produces an abundance of white flowers, creating a beautiful display and attracting beneficial pollinators that contribute to reliable fruit production.

• Requires Pollination Partner
  As a self-sterile variety, Coral Champagne needs a pollination partner to produce fruit. Varieties like Bing, Rainier, or Black Tartarian are excellent choices, ensuring a successful and bountiful harvest.

• Adaptable and Cold-Hardy
  Suited for USDA Zones 5-9, Coral Champagne is a resilient tree that tolerates a range of climates, making it adaptable for growers in regions with mild to moderate winters.

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, dark red, firm, sweet, low acidity
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, gourmet dishes
• Fruit Ripening Month: Mid-season (late June)
• Chill Hours: 700-800 hours
• Pollination Requirements: Requires a pollination partner, such as Bing, Rainier, or Black Tartarian
• Mature Height: 15-20 feet
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Coral Champagne cherries offer a delightful combination of size, sweetness, and crispness, perfect for those who enjoy a premium cherry with beautiful spring blooms and a mid-season harvest.