Description
This 3-in-1 Combination Cherry brings together three high-quality cherry varieties on a single dwarf tree. With options including Bing, Rainier, Van, Montmorency, Stella, and Sweetheart, each tree delivers a staggered harvest and a broader flavor range than any single-variety cherry can offer. Grafted onto Gisela 5 dwarf rootstock, this tree stays compact, productive, and manageable—perfect for home orchards and smaller spaces.
Overview
- Three cherry varieties on one tree — selected for compatibility, vigor, and fruit quality.
- Extended harvest window — depending on varieties included, harvest can span early to late summer.
- Dwarf size — Gisela 5 keeps the tree compact, productive, and easy to prune.
- Excellent pollination — varieties cross-pollinate each other; an additional cherry nearby increases yields.
- Great for fresh eating — sweet and tart combinations offer versatility for snacking, baking, and preserves.
Possible Varieties Included
- Bing — large, firm, and richly flavored sweet cherry.
- Rainier — yellow with red blush; sweet, delicate, and highly prized.
- Van — productive, sweet, and reliable; great pollinizer.
- Montmorency — classic tart cherry used for pies and preserves.
- Stella — sweet, self-fertile, dependable cropper.
- Sweetheart — very late ripening, sweet, crisp fruit.
Care & Growing Tips
- Plant in 1/2 day to full day of sun.
- Requires well-drained soil; cherries dislike standing water.
- Prune yearly to balance vigor between grafted limbs.
- Water consistently during establishment and fruit sizing.
Specifications
Latin Name: Prunus avium / Prunus cerasus
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Hardiness (Temp): -10°F
Bearing Age: 2–3 years after planting
Rootstock: Gisela 5 — Dwarf
Size at Maturity: 8–12 ft
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Ripening Time: Early June through late July (varies with included varieties and climate)
Yield: Heavy cropping on dwarfing rootstock
Pests and Diseases: Protect developing fruit from birds; standard cherry care applies
USDA Zone: 5–9
Additional Notes
- Grafted limbs may grow at different rates—annual pruning maintains balance.
- Fruit quality improves as the tree matures.
- An additional cherry tree nearby greatly increases total yield.
