Prunus avium 'Stella' Half Standard Cherry Tree - 12Ltr Pot
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Prunus avium 'Stella' Half Standard Cherry Tree - 12Ltr Pot
Prunus avium 'Stella' Half Standard Cherry Tree – 12Ltr Pot is a highly productive, self-fertile sweet cherry tree that produces abundant crops of large, dark red cherries with a deliciously sweet and juicy flavour. Ideal for UK gardens, patios and orchards, this award-winning variety requires no pollination partner and delivers reliable harvests year after year.
Key Features
- Self-fertile variety producing reliable crops without a pollination partner
- Large, dark red cherries with a sweet, juicy flavour
- Heavy cropping habit for generous summer harvests
- Suitable for gardens, patios and small orchard settings
- Excellent pollinator for other cherry tree varieties
- Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance
Product Description
Prunus avium 'Stella' is one of the most popular and widely grown sweet cherry trees in the UK, renowned for its exceptional fruit quality and dependable cropping. Introduced in 1968 by the Summerland Research Station in Canada, Stella was the first self-fertile sweet cherry variety and paved the way for many modern cherry cultivars grown today.
This half standard cherry tree produces an abundance of large, glossy dark red fruits that ripen in mid-July. The cherries are firm, sweet and exceptionally juicy, making them perfect for eating fresh from the tree, adding to desserts or using in home baking. Its reliable self-fertility means you can enjoy excellent harvests even when grown as a single tree, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens and patio planting.
In addition to its impressive fruit production, Stella is also valued as an excellent pollinator for other cherry varieties within the same flowering period. The tree produces attractive spring blossom before developing lush green foliage, bringing seasonal interest as well as delicious fruit. Its combination of ornamental appeal, easy cultivation and heavy yields has earned it the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
Whether you're creating a productive kitchen garden, establishing a small orchard or simply looking for a reliable fruit tree for your patio, Prunus avium 'Stella' offers outstanding performance, flavour and versatility.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Prunus avium 'Stella'
- Common Name: Stella Sweet Cherry Tree
- Brand: Frank P Matthews
- Pot Size: 12Ltr Pot
- Tree Form: Half Standard
- Fruit Colour: Dark Red
- Fruit Size: Large
- Flavour: Sweet and juicy
- Use: Eating fresh
- Pollination Group: 4
- Self-Fertility: Self-fertile
- Picking Time: Mid July
- Parentage: Lambert × J.I.2420
- Suitable For: Gardens, patios and orchards
- Award: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Deciduous: Yes
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best fruit production and flavour.
- Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods, especially while establishing.
- Apply a balanced fruit tree fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and heavy cropping.
- Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting if required.
- Prune lightly during summer to maintain shape and encourage airflow through the canopy.
Why Choose Prunus avium 'Stella'?
For gardeners seeking a reliable, easy-to-grow fruit tree, Prunus avium 'Stella' Half Standard Cherry Tree is an excellent choice. Its self-fertile nature, heavy yields and delicious sweet cherries make it perfect for home-grown harvests, while its attractive blossom and RHS-recognised performance add lasting value to any garden. A wonderful gift for fruit-growing enthusiasts and a rewarding addition to productive outdoor spaces.
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Returns
Returns
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