Cherry ‘Stella’

Britain’s best known dessert cherry that reliably produces firm, dark red fleshed, good sized fruits with the sweetest flavour. The crop can be harvested from mid July to August. A Canadian bred variety, Cherry ‘Stella’ makes a productive and attractive tree both in flower or when laden with fruit. Dwarfing rootstocks make superb patio trees or a fine focal point in a mixed border.

• Cherry rootstocks:
• Gisella 5 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2m (6′,6″)
• Gisella 6 – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′)
• Colt – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of 5m (16′)

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.