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Below is a list of all known varietals for Cherry. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
| Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akebono' Yoshino Cherry | Cultivar of Yoshino Cherry with pink flowers. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Amarena | A small, sour Italian cherry used in confections and making Amaretto liqueur. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Autumn-flowering Higan Cherry | Small deciduous tree with pink flowers in fall. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Balaton | A dark, tart cherry with firm flesh, originally from Hungary, known for its rich flavor. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Bing | A large, heart-shaped, deep red cherry with sweet and juicy flesh. Popular for fresh eating. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Black Tartarian | An early-season cherry with dark purple-red skin and a very sweet flavor, good for fresh eating. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Cavalier | An early-ripening, sweet cherry with dark red fruit, prized for fresh consumption. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Chelan | An early-season, firm, dark cherry that ripens before Bing. Known for its sweetness and resistance to cracking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Common Chokecherry | Deciduous shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark red or black fruit. | Loamy Soil | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.25 |
| Compact Stella | A dwarf version of the Stella cherry tree, producing large, sweet, dark red fruit. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Corum | An early-ripening sweet cherry with large, firm, dark red fruit. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Cristobalina | A Spanish variety, self-pollinating, with very sweet, red fruit, early ripening. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Danube | A tart cherry with darker red fruit, ripening earlier than Montmorency. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Duke Cherries | A cross between sweet and tart cherries, offering a unique blend of flavors, often used in preserves. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Early Richmond | A tart, bright red cherry ripening early in the season, often used for pies and preserves. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Emperor Francis | A yellow cherry with a red blush, similar to Rainier, often used for fresh eating and canning. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| English Morello | A popular tart cherry used in baking and for making preserves, with deep red skin and juice. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Evans | A hardy, tart cherry variety suitable for colder climates, used for pies and preserves. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Giant (Cherry) | As the name suggests, this cherry produces particularly large fruit with sweet, firm flesh. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Glacier (Cherry) | A very sweet, self-pollinating cherry that produces medium to large dark red fruit. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Hudson | A late-season, sweet cherry variety that produces large, firm, dark red fruit. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Kordia (Cherry) | A large, heart-shaped cherry with a firm texture and dark red skin, late-season ripening. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Lambert | A large, firm, dark red cherry that is sweet and juicy, often grown for commercial purposes. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Lapins | A self-fertile cherry that is large and sweet, with dark red skin and juicy flesh. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Manchu or Nanking Cherry | Small deciduous tree or shrub with pink or white flowers and small, edible fruit. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 11B | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.25 |
| Maraschino | A small, firm, and sweet cherry often used in cocktails and desserts, originally made from the Marasca cherry. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Mazzard | A wild cherry often used as rootstock, with small, tart fruit. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Meteor (Cherry) | A tart cherry that is great for cooking, with bright red skin and a very sour flavor. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Montmorency | A tart cherry commonly used for pies and preserves, known for its bright red color and sour taste. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Morello | A very dark, almost black tart cherry used for cooking, canning, and making cherry brandy. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Napoleon | Also known as Royal Ann, this light-colored cherry with a red blush is popular for fresh eating and canning. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| North Star | Sour Cherry (Prunus 'North Star') is an ideal tree choice for the home orchard. This deciduous tree can reach a height of 12 feet and spread of 15 feet with a medium growth rate. It produces delicious and juicy tart cherries perfect for making pies, jams, and jellies. Its white flowers in spring are followed by abundant and showy red fruit in summer. 'North Star' is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and requires full sun for maximum productivity. Disease and pest resistance is good. Enjoy the harvest of t | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 11B | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Okame | Taiwan cherry (Prunus 'Okame') is a stunning ornamental tree that is popularly grown in gardens and parks. It is a deciduous tree, often reaching up to 18 ft. tall. Its glossy green leaves contrast with its striking pink flowers, which begin to blossom in the late spring and early summer. Its reddish-brown bark and upright shape create a beautiful silhouette all year round. Easy to maintain, this tree is an ideal choice for creating a lovely and picturesque landscape. Best of all, its fruit is e | Loamy Soil | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 13B | Moderate | 40 - 60 |
| Okame Flowering Cherry | Small deciduous tree with pink flowers in early spring. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Pendula Rosea | Weeping Higan Cherry (Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rosea') is an ornamental cherry tree with large, downward-arching branches. The fragrant, single, pink blooms appear in late spring, followed by small, bright red fruits in summer. It is a stunning specimen, ideally suited for providing a striking display in the garden. It prefers full sun and fertile, moist soil that drains well. While this tree is generally disease resistant, it can be susceptible to pests. Pruning is recommended to keep the weepin | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Pin or Wild Red or Fire Cherry | Small deciduous tree with white flowers and small, red fruit. | Loamy Soil | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 11A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Purple-leaf Japanese Flowering Cherry | Small deciduous tree with pink flowers and purple foliage. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Rainier | A premium, yellow cherry with a red blush, known for its high sweetness and delicate texture. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Regina (Cherry) | A large, dark red cherry that ripens late in the season, prized for its excellent flavor and firmness. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Royal Ann | Also known as Napoleon, a sweet cherry with pale yellow skin and a red blush, popular for canning. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Royal Crimson | A self-pollinating variety producing sweet, firm cherries with deep red skin, good for warmer climates. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Santina | A dark, sweet cherry known for its firmness and suitability for growing in warmer climates. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Schmidt (Cherry) | A firm, sweet cherry with dark red flesh, ideal for fresh consumption and drying. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Skeena | A late-season variety with large, sweet, dark red fruit, known for its firmness and flavor. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Snow Goose' Flowering Cherry | Small deciduous tree with white flowers in spring. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Sour Cherries | Also known as pie cherries, they are smaller and tarter than sweet cherries, often used in cooking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Stella (Cherry) | A self-pollinating variety with large, sweet, dark red fruit. Hardy and great for home gardens. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Sumtare | A Japanese variety, known for its early ripening and large, sweet fruit. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Sunburst (Cherry) | A large, sweet cherry with dark red skin, resistant to cracking, great for fresh consumption. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Sweet Cherry | Deciduous tree that produces sweet, edible fruit. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 11B | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Sweetheart (Cherry) | A firm, heart-shaped, sweet cherry that ripens later in the season with a rich red color. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Tulare | A firm, sweet cherry similar to Bing, with dark red flesh and high resistance to cracking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Ulster | A sweet cherry with large, firm, dark red fruit, known for its resistance to cracking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Van | A large, firm cherry with a sweet flavor, commonly grown in commercial orchards. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 6A | Moderate | |
| Weeping Yoshino Cherry | Deciduous tree with a weeping growth habit and pink or white flowers in spring. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
| Yoshino Cherry | A popular ornamental cherry tree known for its profuse pink blossoms. | Loamy Soil | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 40 - 60 |