Features:Foliage:Oval leaves with finely serrated margins.Glossy deep green.Deciduous.Flowers:Single, five-petaled soft pink blossoms.Arranged in showy clustered umbels.Requires cross-pollination (excellent pollinator for other cherries).Fruit:Medium-sized heart-shaped berries.Deep purple-black skin.Exceptionally long stems for easy harvesting.Flavor: Rich, complex sweetness with intense cherry aroma.Texture: Tender yet juicy dark flesh
Habit: Upright, spreading deciduous tree
Mature Height: 25-30 ft (easily maintained at 15-18 ft)
Mature Spread: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
Key Advantages:Exceptional pollinator for other cherry varieties.Early season harvest - first sweet cherry to ripen.Superior dessert quality - legendary flavor.Vigorous, hardy growth
Special Attributes:Fruit size: 2.0-2.5 cm diameter.Brix: 16-18%.Pollination: Excellent pollenizer for 'Bing', 'Van'
Landscape Uses:Pollinator partner in orchards.Edible landscaping.Shade tree with edible benefits.Wildlife habitat