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Cherry 'Black Tartarian'

15-Gallon

Height: 15-20 feet tall.
Spread: 12-15 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'

Description:
A classic heirloom sweet cherry variety known for its deep purple-black skin, firm texture, and rich, juicy flavor. 'Black Tartarian' cherries are medium to large, highly aromatic, and excellent for fresh eating. This vigorous tree is an outstanding pollinator for other sweet cherry varieties, making it a valuable addition to home orchards.

Edible Qualities:
Cherry 'Black Tartarian' is prized for its sweet, juicy flesh and smooth, rich taste. Though not typically grown for commercial production due to its softer flesh, it remains a favorite for home growers.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Juicing
- Preserves
- Baking
- Drying

Features & Attributes:
Cherry 'Black Tartarian' features lush green foliage throughout the growing season, with abundant clusters of fragrant white blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators. Its cherries ripen in early to mid-summer, developing a deep purple-black hue when fully mature.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is highly productive and serves as an excellent pollinator for other sweet cherry varieties.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Cherry 'Black Tartarian' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- Home Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Cherry 'Black Tartarian' will grow to be about 15-20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12-15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires cross-pollination with another sweet cherry variety, such as 'Bing' or 'Rainier,' for optimal fruit production. Regular watering during dry periods and annual pruning help maintain shape and encourage better fruiting. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Early to Mid-Season Ripening
- Pollination Required
- High-Yielding
- Fragrant Spring Blossoms
- Excellent Pollinator for Other Sweet Cherries