STELLA CHERRY

Plant Name: Stella Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus avium ‘Stella’ — Stella Sweet Cherry, Stella Cherry
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 15–25 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during fruit development and extreme heat
Foliage: Medium to dark green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fruit: Large, dark red to nearly black when fully ripe; firm, juicy, and sweet with excellent flavor
Harvest Time: June–July
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Self-fruitful; heavy producer; large high-quality fruit; excellent fresh-eating cherry; good resistance to splitting compared with some sweet cherry varieties
Additional Facts: Stella is one of the most widely grown self-fertile sweet cherries, making it an excellent choice when space is limited. It can also pollinate many other sweet cherry varieties, including Bing, Lambert, and Royal Ann.