Bianco Rosato di Piemonte Pie Cherry

Bianco Rosato di Piemonte Pie Cherry

The Bianco Rosato di Piemonte Cherry is the beautiful dark cherry traditionally used to make maraschino cherries. It was recently brought to the US directly from Italy.

One of our favorite fruits, everyone loves ripe Cherries. Especially sweet and delicious ones from your own tree. Enjoy Cherries fresh, dried, or frozen plus make delicious baked goods and juice. We offer the best varieties for the Northwest as well as for other regions of the U.S.

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Latin Name: Prunus cerasus
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Colt. A semi-dwarf rootstock which produces 80% of standard size. Colt is adapted to most soils and is hardy, vigorous, productive, and forms a well-branched tree.
Pollination Requirements: Requires another cherry variety for cross-pollination.
Hardiness: Hardy to about minus 20° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 12-15 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Red
Bloom Time: Early April
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Bacterial Canker can damage Cherry trees. Symptoms of bacterial canker are dead branches and bronze colored exudation on branches or trunk. Apply a fall and winter copper spray to help prevent damage from this disease. Read more about Copper Fungicide application here! To repel birds, you can cover your trees with netting or use flash tape to scare them away.
USDA Zone: 5