fruit tree variety in zone 5a
Stella sweet cherry in zone 5a
Stella · Prunus avium
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- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Chill needed
- 700 to 1100 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 80
The verdict
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About Stella
Sweet, firm, dark red; very good fresh-eating quality. Self-fertile so a single tree produces, also a good pollinator for Bing.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Stella in adjacent zones
Other sweet cherry varieties for zone 5a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Stella sweet cherry grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Stella is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 7b, which includes zone 5a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?
Sweet Cherry needs 700 to 1100 chill hours. Zone 5a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Prunus avium fruit", by MPF, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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