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cherry 'Stella'
cherry 'Stella'

cherry 'Stella'

sweet cherry (syn. Prunus avium Stella)

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'Stella' is an exceptional, self-fertile, sweet cherry, which typically produces a bumper crop of large, dark red fruits, which can...

9 litre pot | Colt root stock | 1.8 - 2m
£69.99 £55.99
In stock (delivery within 2-3 working days)
bare root | Colt root stock | 1.2m tall
£29.99 £23.99
Delivered November
12 litre pot | G5 | top worked at 70cm
£119.99 £95.99
available to order from spring 2027
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Plant description

'Stella' is an exceptional, self-fertile, sweet cherry, which typically produces a bumper crop of large, dark red fruits, which can be eaten straight from the tree in midsummer.

A vigorous grower, it is initially quite upright in habit, but it will soon start to spread out as it matures - and it's noted for its ability to start cropping at a young age (often within 2-3 years after planting).

Prunus avium 'Stella' makes a good pollinator for other cherries, and its pretty white flowers put on a gorgeous display in spring. All in all this award-winning plant is a top choice for both kitchen and ornamental gardens.

If you choose the top worked option, the crown of this small tree has been grafted onto the upright stem of the rootstock at a height of 70cm, which will limit the eventual height. Perfect for a small garden or growing in a large pot with a loam-based (John Innes) compost.

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for cherry Stella:

When planting your cherry tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole.

Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out and staked as soon as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up.

Protect from cold, drying winds. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet’ shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.

Please note:

This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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