Kordia Cherry Seeds - 10 Prunus avium Dark Sweet Fruit Seeds for Planting

Kordia cherry is a well-regarded sweet cherry variety known for its large, dark red to nearly black fruit and rich, sweet flavor. The trees produce attractive white blossoms in spring and can make a rewarding addition to a home orchard or edible landscape. Kordia cherries are often enjoyed fresh and can also be used for preserves and baking.

These seeds offer a chance to grow your own cherry trees from scratch. With patience and proper care, you can establish productive trees that provide seasonal interest and homegrown fruit.

Plant Features

• Produces large, dark sweet cherries with excellent flavor
• Showy white spring blossoms
• Deciduous fruit tree suitable for home orchards
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Fruit can be eaten fresh or used in cooking

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Prunus avium
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 15-30 feet (depending on rootstock and growing conditions)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended; sow in moist medium and keep cool
• Spacing: 15-20 feet between trees

Planting & Care

To grow Kordia cherry from seed, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Place seeds in a moist medium such as peat moss or sand, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 8-12 weeks. After stratification, sow seeds about 1 inch deep in pots filled with well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently moist and provide warmth (around 65-75°F) for germination. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger containers or a nursery bed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for planting outdoors. Water regularly during the first few years to help establish a strong root system. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Protect young trees from deer and rodents if necessary. Note that trees grown from seed may take several years to bear fruit and may not produce fruit identical to the parent variety.

What's Included

10 Kordia cherry seeds (Prunus avium).