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Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'
Choose Sweetheart Cherry if you want a real backyard sweet cherry harvest from one tree, especially late in the season. The tradeoff is fruiting trees need sun, pruning, pest awareness, and room for dropped fruit.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It brings spring bloom and a useful fruit crop, but it looks more orchard-like than formal. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It establishes at a quicker pace than many ornamental trees when planted in full sun with steady moisture. |
| Maintenance | C | Plan on pruning, fruit cleanup, bird pressure, and monitoring for common cherry issues. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer readily browse and rub young trees like this, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It is workable in an open yard but not a tight foundation or small patio tree. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a fruit tree, not a dependable privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Sweetheart Cherry for homeowners who actually want to harvest fruit, not just see spring bloom. Give it an open, sunny spot and plan for basic orchard care.
| Mature Height | 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 16 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-7a |
| Spacing | 15 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
No, Sweetheart is self-fertile, though nearby compatible cherries can still help overall production.
Yes, expect bird pressure once fruit colors up; netting may be needed if you want the crop.
No, we would treat this as a fruiting cherry first, with spring flowers as a bonus.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22217
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
