Fruit-Cherry-Sweetheart #10
Fruit-Cherry-Sweetheart #10
Sweetheart Cherry
Great flavor and texture, self-fertile, easy care
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A large, bright red, self fertile cherry with excellent texture and flavor. Late-ripening, this cherry will extend the season when paired with other varieties that ripen early and mid season. Upright, vigorous and easy care. Shows a low incidence of cracking during summer rains. Self-fertile, but crop size will increase with another Sweetheart cherry.
Botanical Name- Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'
Pronunciation- PROO-nus AY-vee-um
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #10
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
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