SWEETHEART CHERRY

Plant Name: Sweetheart Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus avium ‘Sweetheart’ — Sweetheart Sweet Cherry, Sweetheart 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: Medium to large, bright red to dark red; firm, juicy, sweet, and mildly tart with excellent flavor
Harvest Time: June–July
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Self-fruitful; reliable heavy producer; late-season harvest; excellent fresh-eating cherry; attractive bright-red fruit; good shipping quality
Additional Facts: Sweetheart is one of the latest-ripening self-fertile sweet cherries, extending the cherry harvest season after varieties such as Bing and Rainier. It can also serve as a pollinizer for other compatible sweet cherry varieties.