Fruit-Cherry-North Star #10
Fruit-Cherry-North Star #10
North Star Cherry
Tart cherry, ripens mid June
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$14999
$149.99
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Dwarf cherry cultivar with large, bright red fruit with a small stone. Very productive. Good for sour pie cherry or jams. Blooms in early May. Shorter size makes it easier to pick, prune or cover with netting for bird protection.
Botanical Name- Prunus cerasus 'North Star'
Pronunciation- PROO-nus ser-AY-sus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Organic, well-drained soil
Current Size- #10
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Toffee Tart Coral Bells – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
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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