Black Gold Sweet Cherry
Black Gold Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Black Gold')
Black Gold Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Black Gold') is a cold-hardy, self-pollinating sweet cherry variety prized for its dark red fruit, late bloom time, and resistance to cracking. Developed for challenging climates, it offers reliable production and ornamental spring beauty, making it ideal for both home orchards and edible landscapes.
Distinctive Features
'Black Gold' produces firm, flavorful cherries with deep red to almost black skin and richly sweet flesh. As one of the most cold-hardy sweet cherries available, it performs well even in regions prone to late frosts. The tree blooms later than most, helping avoid weather-related blossom loss, and features a rounded form that matures to 15 to 20 feet tall and wide.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture during fruiting
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Ideal Uses
- Cold-climate home orchards
- Edible landscape feature with ornamental value
- Late-blooming pollinator support
- Fresh snacking, pies, and preserves
- Compact focal point for smaller gardens
Low Maintenance Care
- Prune in late winter to maintain open canopy and fruiting wood
- Water regularly during dry spells, especially when fruit is forming
- Apply mulch to retain moisture and prevent weed competition
- Fertilize in spring with a fruit tree-specific formula
- Monitor for birds during ripening and use netting if needed
Why Choose Black Gold Sweet Cherry
- Cold-hardy and late-blooming�great for northern regions
- Produces sweet, crack-resistant cherries
- Self-pollinating and highly productive
- Attractive spring flowers and compact growth habit
- Ideal as an ornamental edible focal point in the landscape
Black Gold Sweet Cherry combines hardiness, beauty, and delicious fruit in one dependable tree�perfect for gardeners seeking a self-pollinating focal point that performs well even in colder climates.
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