Prunus Van (Cherry)
$174.99
Van Cherry
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Description
A popular commercial fruit tree smothered in showy white flowers in spring followed by sweet dark red cherries, tall and upright, best for larger landscapes; needs full sun, well drained soil and a pollinator, be prepared to fight the birds for fruit | Plant Form: oval | Hardiness Zone: 6 | Grow Height : 40 feet | Grow Spread : 40 feet | SunLight Requirement: full sun | Moisture Requirement: average to moist | Flowering Period: in early spring | Wildlife Attraction: birds | Fall Color: yellow | Landscape Application: Shade;Orchard
Additional information
| Height | 8 ft – 13 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 13 ft |
| Flowering months | March, April |
| Synonyms | Prunus avium 'Van' |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White |
| Aspect | South |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Round, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Edible fruit plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Fruit |
| Use for | Bird-Friendly, Pollinator-Friendly, Edible |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide a compatible sweet-cherry pollinator, protect blossom from frost, and prune in summer. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Harvest in | 7 |
| Local names | Van sweet cherry, Van cherry, Bigarreau Van cherry |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23014092, 201815709, 201815710, 201815711 |