fruit tree variety
North Star
Sour Cherry · Prunus cerasus
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 4a–6a
- Chill hours
- 700 to 1000 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 75
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- 15 to 20 years
At a glance
Tart, dark red, juicy with rich flavor; pies, preserves, juice. Compact dwarf tree (8-12 ft), self-fertile, very cold-hardy.
Growing North Star
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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North Star by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other sour cherry varieties
1 sibling cultivar profiled on ZonePlant.
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the North Star sour cherry grow in?
North Star grows in USDA zones 4a through 6a.
- How does North Star compare to other sour cherry varieties?
North Star is one of 2 sour cherry varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full sour cherry variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Sauerkirschenfrucht Prunus cerasus 2", by böhringer friedrich, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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