Sweetheart Cherry Tree - Self pollinating, extra sweet, and candy-red! (2 years old and 3-4 feet tall.)

A relatively new variety, the Sweetheart cherry has been making a big splash in the fruit world for its renowned aromatic fruit that’s bursting with a candied-cherry flavor. The Sweetheart cherry flavor is among the best modern cultivars and is the largest reason why they’ve risen to be considered a premium variety so quickly. The Sweetheart tree is a rapid and precocious grower, meaning that it tends to bear fruit sooner than other cherry trees. This heavy-yielding cherry tree is also self-pollinating, making it an excellent choice for home orchards!   What’s great about the Sweetheart tree? Its exceptional flavor has catapulted Sweetheart to the status of a premium cherry! Sweetheart is a fast grower, so expect fruit quickly! Sweetheart is self-pollinating. Bright red and heart-shaped fruit is the signature of the Sweetheart tree. Heavy-yielding and self-pollinating, making Sweetheart ideal for home orchards.     Cold Hardiness Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Min. Temperature -25° F, (-32° C) Self-Pollinating Yes Botanical Name Prunus avium 'Sweetheart' Mature Height (ft.) 10' - 15' Mature Width (ft.) 8' - 12' Harvest Season Summer Recommended Spacing (ft.) 8' - 20' Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 7 - 11 Fall through Spring Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 2 - 6 Spring Optimal Soil Condition Acidic - Neutral Blossom Fragrance Mild Blossom Color White Fruit Color Deep Crimson Red Tasting Notes Rich, complex, sweet and juicy Flesh Color Dark Reddish-Purple