Stella cherry trees are self-fruitful cherries with rich, juicy, dark red fruit, similar to its Lambert parent. The Stella cherries are one of our favorites for homes and small orchards.  The Stella cherry tree is hardy, vigorous tree that will pollinize all other sweet cherries.  Did we mention it's self-fertile and does not require another tree for pollination? Please see below for further information on our Stella cherry trees for sale. ***Please note: this is a 1-year tree (younger and smaller than our typical 2- year trees). This 1-year tree is about 2-3 feet tall when shipped and 1/4" in caliper. 

Considerations for Stella Cherry

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Uses: Canning / Preserves, Cooking / Sauces, Fresh Eating

Harvest Period: Midseason

Storage: A few weeks

Rootstock: Krymsk

Years to Bear: 2-5 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

Size of tree

***Please note: this is a 1-year tree (younger and smaller than our typical 2- year trees). This 1-year tree is about 2-3 feet tall when shipped and 1/4" in caliper. Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.