Van Cherry

Van Cherry

Van Cherry Tree has medium sized fruit that is very similar to the Bing Cherry in color but a little more tart in flavor. The tree bears heavy crops and is resistant to cracking.

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Latin Name: Prunus avium
Site and Soil: Cherries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Maxma 14
Pollination Requirements: Needs another cherry for pollination. Plant with Royal Ann or another sweet cherry for good 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-tart
Fruit Skin: Dark burgundy
Bloom Time: Early April
Ripening Time: Mid Season
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: 5-8