European Sweet Cherry Tree | Premium Seeds | Prunus avium 'Fall' | Plants'®

European Sweet Cherry Tree | Premium Seeds | Prunus avium 'Fall' | LOT 2024802924 | Plants'®

PREMIUM QUALITY | Cold storage and humidity control for keeping the seeds healthy and fresh at all times*.

PACKAGE CONTENT

EXTERNAL PACKAGE | Collectable labels of the purchased species specially designed by our team.
SEED BAG | Contains the amount of seeds purchased.
PLANTS'® GROWTH MANUAL | Original manual developed by our researchers included especifically for each species.
 

ABOUT THE SPECIES | European Sweet Cherry

🍒 Transform Your Garden with the Enchanting European Sweet Cherry! 🍒

Imagine your garden adorned with the delightful beauty of the European Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium), also known as Wild Cherry, Sweet Cherry, Bing Cherry, or Bird Cherry. This exquisite species from the Rosaceae family is your gateway to a lush, fruitful, and visually stunning landscape.

🌿 Why Choose European Sweet Cherry?

1. Seasonal Splendor:

Summer: Enjoy the bright-green foliage that adds a vibrant touch to your garden.

Fall: Witness the transformation as leaves turn a stunning dark-orange to red, creating a breathtaking autumn display.

2. Fragrant Blossoms:

In early spring, your garden will be adorned with clusters of pure white flowers. These blossoms not only add beauty but also attract bees, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem.

3. Fast Growth:

With a rapid growth rate of over 3.3 feet per year, the European Sweet Cherry can quickly reach heights of 16 to 82 feet, creating a majestic canopy that offers shade and beauty.

4. Versatile and Hardy:

Thriving in temperate, cold, and semi-arid climates (USDA zones 7b - 4a), this species is perfect for states like VA, MD, PA, NY, and many more. Its extreme cold tolerance makes it ideal for various landscapes.

5. Delicious and Versatile Fruit:

The bright red to dark purple drupes, ready for harvest in midsummer, are a delight. With their sweet flavor, they are perfect for eating fresh, cooking, or preserving.

🌞 Cultivation Tips

Sunlight: Plant in full sun to ensure optimal growth and fruit production.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot.

Watering: Moderate watering is essential; avoid overwatering to maintain healthy roots.

🍽️ Traditional Uses

The European Sweet Cherry is not only an ornamental gem but also a practical addition to your garden. Its fruits are enjoyed fresh and used in various culinary applications, including jams, jellies, and preserves. The gum from bark wounds can be chewed as a substitute for chewing gum, and the plant has medicinal uses.

🌟 Transform Your Garden Today!

Bring the enchanting allure of the European Sweet Cherry to your garden and enjoy a landscape that is both beautiful and fruitful. Order your seeds now and embark on a journey of natural splendor!

Ready to plant the seeds of delight? 🌱 Shop your European Sweet Cherry seeds now!

LOT INFORMATION
Germination: 80%       Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed)
Purity: 99%                  Seeds/lb: 2,080
Origin: MA                  Crop Year: 2023  

SPECIES DATA SHEET

- Common Names: European Sweet Cherry, Wild Cherry, Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry, Bird Cherry.
- Species: Prunus avium.
- Genus: Prunus.
- Subgenus: Prunus subg. Cerasus
- Family: Rosaceae. 
- Order: Rosales.
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids.
- Conservation Status: LC - Least Concern (IUCN 3.1).
- Natural Range & Distribution: Europe, Anatolia, Maghreb, and Western Asia, from the British Isles south to Morocco and Tunisia, north to the Trondheimsfjord region in Norway and east to the Caucasus and northern Iran, with a small isolated population in the western Himalaya. The species is widely cultivated in other regions and has become naturalized in North & South America, New Zealand and Australia.
- Preferred Climate: Temperate (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb, Cfc) Cold (Dfa, Dfb, Dsb) Subtropical (BSk, BSh).
- Hardiness Zones: 7b - 4a (USDA)
- Best Grown (US States): VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME, WV, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MO, IA, MN, OK, KS, NE, SD, ND, NM, CO, WY, MT, UT, ID, NV, OR, WA, AK.
- Max Height: 16 – 82ft (5 – 25m).
- Max Canopy Spread: 8 – 49ft (2 – 15m).
- Canopy Shape: Uneven pyramidal-rounded, lightly pendant.
- Leaf Behavior: Deciduous.
- Summer Leaf Color: Bright-green.
- Fall (Autumn) Leaf Color: Dark-orange to Red.
- Growth Rate: Fast (Above 3.3ft/year | 1m/year).
- Blooming Description: flowers are produced in early spring at the same time as the new leaves, borne in corymbs of two to six together, each flower pendent on a 2–5 cm (3⁄4–2 in) peduncle, 2.5–3.5 cm (1–1+1⁄2 in) in diameter, with five pure white petals, yellowish stamens, and a superior ovary; they are hermaphroditic, and pollinated by bees. The ovary contains two ovules, only one of which becomes the seed.
- Blossom Color: Pure White.
- Fruit Description:drupe 1–2 cm (1⁄2–3⁄4 in) in diameter (larger in some cultivated selections), bright red to dark purple when mature in midsummer, edible and sweet, containing 1 seed.
- Seed Description: Hard-shelled stone 8–12 mm long, 7–10 mm wide and 6–8 mm thick, grooved along the flattest edge; the seed (kernel) inside the stone is 6–8 mm long.
- Bark Color: Smooth purplish-brown with prominent horizontal grey-brown lenticels on young trees, becoming thick dark blackish-brown and fissured on old trees.
- Wood: Hardwood. Reddish-brown colored wood (cherry wood) is valued as a hardwood for woodturning, and making cabinets and musical instruments. Cherry wood is also used for smoking foods, particularly meats, in North America, as it lends a distinct and pleasant flavor to the product.
- Cultivation: Full Sun, Extreme-cold tolerant.
- Traditional Uses: The gum from bark wounds is aromatic and can be chewed as a substitute for chewing gum. Medicine can be prepared from the stalks (peduncles) of the drupes that is astringent, antitussive, and diuretic. A green dye can also be prepared from the plant. Wild cherry is used extensively in Europe for the afforestation of agricultural land and it is also valued for wildlife and amenity plantings. Many European countries have gene conservation and/or breeding programmes.
- Alergenic Potential: Yes. Through fruit consumption or polen inhalation by sensitive people.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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INFORMATION SOURCES

1. Wikimedia Foundation.
2. Thermo Fisher Scientific
3. USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture.
4. Seed Lot Germination Test carried out by our suppliers.

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