Black Tartarian Cherry Live Plant – 3-4 Ft Tall – 3 Gallon Pot – Outdoor Fruit Tree

Overview

Cultivate your own delightful harvest with the Black Tartarian cherry tree, a highly esteemed variety known for its exceptional fruit quality and early ripening season. This offering includes a robust, live plant measuring 3 to 4 feet tall, securely rooted in a 3-gallon pot, ensuring it’s ready for successful transplantation into your garden. The Black Tartarian cherry, scientifically known as Prunus avium ‘Black Tartarian’, is a true classic among sweet cherry varieties, celebrated for its prolific production of large, succulent, purplish-black cherries. Originating from Russia, this resilient tree has become a favorite in home orchards across the United States, providing gardeners with the joy of fresh, homegrown fruit.

The appeal of the Black Tartarian cherry tree extends beyond its delicious fruit; it also serves as an attractive addition to any landscape. During spring, it adorns itself with a beautiful display of white blossoms, signaling the promise of a bountiful summer. These blossoms are not only aesthetically pleasing but also attract pollinators, contributing to the overall health of your garden ecosystem. Whether you’re an experienced orchardist or a budding gardener, this early ripening cherry offers a rewarding growing experience, culminating in a harvest of sweet, juicy fruit perfect for eating fresh, baking, or preserving.

Key Benefits

Growing your own Black Tartarian cherry tree comes with a multitude of advantages, enriching both your garden and your table. This particular variety is cherished for several compelling reasons:

• Exceptional Flavor: The fruit of the Black Tartarian cherry tree is renowned for its sweet, rich, and full-bodied flavor, making it a favorite for fresh consumption. Its deep purplish-black color indicates a high sugar content and delicious taste.
• Early Ripening: Enjoy one of the earliest sweet cherry harvests of the season. This early ripening cherry allows you to savor fresh cherries weeks before many other varieties are ready, extending your fruit-picking window.
• Prolific Producer: Once established, these trees are known for their generous yields, providing an abundance of fruit that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
• Attractive Landscape Addition: Beyond its fruit, the tree itself offers ornamental value with its beautiful spring blossoms and lush green foliage, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your garden.
• Versatile Use: The large, sweet cherries are perfect for eating fresh, but also hold up wonderfully in pies, jams, jellies, and other culinary creations.
• Good Pollinator: While not self-fertile, the Black Tartarian cherry tree is an excellent pollinator for many other sweet cherry varieties, boosting the fruit set of other trees in your orchard.
• Established Plant: Arriving as a 3-4 ft tall plant in a 3-gallon pot, it has a strong root system, giving it a head start in establishing itself successfully in your garden.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of your Black Tartarian cherry tree requires attention to several key environmental factors and care practices. This variety thrives best in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate sunlight is crucial for fruit production and overall tree health. When selecting a planting site, ensure it has good air circulation to minimize disease risk. These trees prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amending heavy clay soils with organic matter can significantly improve drainage and provide essential nutrients. Avoid planting in areas where water tends to sit, as cherry trees are susceptible to root rot.

Watering is critical, especially during the first few years after planting. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deep watering, 2-3 times per week during dry periods, is more effective than frequent shallow watering. Once established, the tree will be more drought-tolerant but will still benefit from irrigation during extended dry spells, particularly when fruit is developing. The Black Tartarian cherry tree is generally hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, requiring a certain amount of chill hours (around 700-800) to produce fruit. Protect young trees from late spring frosts, which can damage blossoms. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer, following package directions. Pruning should be done annually in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches, improve air circulation, and shape the tree for optimal fruit production and ease of harvest. Keep an eye out for common cherry tree pests and diseases, and address them promptly with appropriate organic or chemical controls.

Size & Details

This offering features a healthy Black Tartarian cherry tree, a live plant that stands proudly at 3 to 4 feet tall from the base of the root ball to the top of the plant. It is shipped securely in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a well-developed root system that will help it establish quickly in your garden. The mature size of a growing Black Tartarian cherry can reach approximately 15-20 feet in height and spread, though this can be managed with proper pruning. It is considered a medium to fast-growing fruit tree, with fruit production typically beginning 3-5 years after planting. The tree will arrive dormant if ordered during the cooler months, which is ideal for planting. Expect to see beautiful white blossoms in early spring, followed by the development of the characteristic large, purplish-black cherries, ready for harvest in late spring to early summer, depending on your climate zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Black Tartarian cherry tree get? A: This live plant is currently 3 to 4 feet tall and ships in a 3-gallon pot. When mature, a Black Tartarian cherry tree can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a similar spread if left unpruned.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The Black Tartarian cherry tree is shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing ample space for its root system during transit and initial establishment.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Black Tartarian cherry tree is an outdoor fruit tree. It requires full sun exposure and specific chill hours during winter to produce fruit effectively.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This tree thrives in full sun, meaning it needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: While not as low-maintenance as some ornamental plants, growing Black Tartarian cherry is manageable for beginner to intermediate gardeners. Consistent watering, proper pruning, and pest management are key.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? Is it shipped in soil? A: Your Black Tartarian cherry tree will arrive as a live plant, securely packaged in its 3-gallon pot with soil, ensuring its roots are protected during shipping.
• Q: How long until it produces fruit? A: Typically, the Black Tartarian cherry tree will begin bearing fruit within 3-5 years after planting, with yields increasing as the tree matures.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this early ripening cherry? A: The best time to plant is in early spring or fall, allowing the tree to establish its root system before extreme summer heat or winter cold.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? What’s the minimum temperature? A: The Black Tartarian cherry tree is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8. It requires a period of cold dormancy (chill hours) to fruit but can be damaged by temperatures significantly below freezing without protection.
• Q: Does this tree need a pollinator? A: Yes, the Black Tartarian cherry tree is not self-fertile. It requires another sweet cherry variety, such as Bing, Ranier, or Stella, for cross-pollination to produce fruit.