Blackgold Cherry Tree (Prunus avium ‘BlackGold)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Morning sun helps dry dew and reduce disease risk

Bloom Time:

• Late spring (blooms later than most cherries, avoiding frost damage)
• Fruit ripens in mid to late July

Size:

Height: 12 to 15 feet (on standard rootstock)
Width: 10 to 12 feet

Attributes:

• Deep red to black cherries with firm, sweet flesh
• Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and freezing
• Self-fertile but enhances pollination for other sweet cherries
• Late blooming helps avoid spring frost damage
• Resistant to cracking and tolerant of canker
• Hardy in USDA Zones 4–7 (survives down to -33°F)

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with good air circulation
• Water regularly during establishment and fruiting
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased wood