Black Tartarian Cherry Tree
Best choice for home gardeners seeking quick, low-maintenance fruit harvests.
Savor the taste of homegrown sweetness with the Black Tartarian Cherry Tree. This adaptable, fast-growing variety offers a low-maintenance gardening experience, thriving in various soil types and tolerating drought. Enjoy abundant harvests of delicious, dark cherries, often beginning in the first year. The tree graces your garden with beautiful white spring blooms and maintains a manageable size, ideal for easy fruit picking. For optimal fruiting, ensure cross-pollination with another cherry variety.
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Botanical Name
Prunus avium ‘Black Tartarian’
/ Prunus avium ‘Black Tartarian’
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking premium, flavorful fruit for fresh eating
- Orchard owners looking to boost yields of other cherry varieties
- Cold-climate growers needing a vigorous and resilient fruit tree
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space for multiple compatible tree varieties
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer disease-resistant plant varieties
- Urban dwellers with small yards or container gardening setups
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Early fruit production rewards impatient gardeners with quick, delicious results.
Maintenance Effort
Drought-tolerant nature makes this an exceptionally low-stress addition to any landscape.
Space Efficiency
Compact mature dimensions fit perfectly into smaller residential garden footprints.
Pollination Complexity
Requires a partner tree, adding a layer of planning for successful harvests.
Climate Versatility
Reliable performance across a solid range of temperate USDA hardiness zones.
Ornamental Appeal
Beautiful spring blossoms provide significant aesthetic value beyond just fruit production.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Prunus avium ‘Black Tartarian’
Mature Height
15 ft.
Mature Width
10 ft.
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun (minimum 6 hours)
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-8 outdoors
Cold Hardiness
Hardy down to -10℉
Growth Rate
Moderate Growing
Harvest Time
Summer (June)
Features
- Produces abundant sweet, dark cherries
- Drought-tolerant and easy to grow
- Fruit production often begins in the first year
- Blooms with white flowers in spring
- Compact size for home gardens
- Requires cross-pollination for fruiting
- Includes 60-day Alive & Thrive™ Guarantee
- Free shipping on qualifying orders
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Black Tartarian Cherry Tree, consistently praising the exceptional health and robust size upon arrival. The packaging effectively protects the live plant during shipping, minimizing transit stress. Reviewers note vigorous root systems and quick establishment, often seeing new growth shortly after planting. The core positive theme centers on the perceived value of receiving a well-developed, ready-to-plant specimen. While a few isolated reports mention initial size variability or minor stress, the overwhelming consensus confirms the delivery of a high-quality, healthy cherry tree, setting positive expectations for future sweet fruit production.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Black Tartarian is not self-fertile. You must plant a different compatible cherry variety nearby to ensure cross-pollination and a successful harvest.
At maturity, this tree typically reaches 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width. You should choose a planting site that allows for this spread while ensuring it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
The Black Tartarian is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8 and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°F. If your area experiences colder winters than this, it may not be suitable for outdoor planting.
While many trees take several years to fruit, this variety is known for its vigor and can often begin producing cherries as early as the first year. Keep in mind that yields will increase significantly as the tree matures.
This tree is adaptable to various soil types, but it performs best in well-drained soil. Avoid planting in areas where water tends to pool, as this can lead to root issues.
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