Sam Sweet Cherry
Prunus avium
Sam is a black sweet cherry ripening early. Very crack resistant in wet weather. A favorite at the nursery. Good pollinator for Ranier. Canker resistant, which is very important for eastern conditions. More adapted than Bing sweet cherry to eastern conditions. Space dwarf at 10' circle, semi dwarf 15' circle and standards at 25' circles. Zones 5-7.
Sam Dwarf Cherry in winter
Sam Dwarf Cherry in landscape
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Good |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Good |
| Humidity Tolerance | Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Good |
| No Spray | Poor |
| Salt Tolerance | Poor |
| Fresh for Kids | Excellent |
| Deer Resistance | Poor |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Edible Type | Fruit |
| Self Fertile | No |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |
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