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Stella Cherry

Fruit tree

Prunus avium 'Stella'

Overview
The first self-fertile sweet cherry variety, revolutionizing home cherry growing by eliminating the need for a second pollinator tree. These large, heart-shaped cherries have deep red skin and firm, sweet flesh that's perfect for fresh eating right off the tree. Stella trees are compact and manageable, making them ideal for smaller home orchards where space is at a premium but cherry cravings are not.
Planting
Plant grafted trees in early spring. Self-pollinating, no second variety required.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: Not applicable (grafted).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cherry fruit fly, aphids, spider mites, birds. Common diseases: Brown rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, bacterial canker.