Cherry — Stella
Prunus avium 'Stella'
Stella Cherry - Prunus avium 'Stella'
Stella are a very productive tree. Producing medium to large sized dark red, heart shaped cherries, with a firm but moderatly coarse texture. Stella have a strong flavour and an all round quality. Eat fresh or cook - take your pick. Susceptable to rain cracking.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Mid season to late. December/Janurary.
Fruit size: Medium to large.
Fruit shape: Heart shaped.
Skin: Dark red to near black.
Flesh colour: Deep red.
Texture: Firm, moderatly coarse and juicy.
Flavour: Strong. Good taste.
Storage period: Few days at room temperature. Canned or frozen fruit lasts several months.
Chill: High.
Yield: Very productive.
Plant information
Origin: Cherries originated in Europe and Western Asia.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self-pollinating.
Bloom period: spring.
Tree shape: Medium sized, multibranched tree with a rounded spreading habit.
Growth rate: vigorous.
Height: 4m.
Width: 4m.
Leaf shape: Elliptic, accute tips, serrate margins, long petiole.
Leaf colour: Dark green foilage. Exellent Autumn colour changing through red, orange and yellow tones.
Growing conditions: Plant cherries in deep well drained fertils soils from gravels to sandy laoms, with a pH range between 6.2-6.8. Plants prefer full sun and air circulation to prevent ripe cherries splitting under rainy conditions. Avoid areas prone to frosts and wind.
Disease: Brown rot, Cherry Leaf Spot and Bacterial Cranker are all common diseases in cherries.
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