Santina Cherry Tree Seeds - Early Season Sweet Red Fruit (10 Seeds)

The Santina cherry tree is a popular early-season sweet cherry variety known for its dark red, firm fruit and reliable production. This self-fertile tree produces abundant crops of large, flavorful cherries that are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. Santina cherries typically ripen early in the season, often before other sweet cherry varieties, making them a valuable addition to home orchards. The tree itself is vigorous and upright, with attractive blossoms in spring and lush green foliage throughout the growing season.

Growing Santina cherry trees from seeds is a rewarding project for patient gardeners. These seeds offer the opportunity to cultivate your own fruit-bearing tree, which can become a beautiful and productive feature in your landscape for years to come.

Plant Features

• Early-season sweet cherry variety
• Self-fertile, no pollinator required
• Produces large, dark red, firm fruit
• Vigorous, upright growth habit
• Attractive spring blossoms and lush foliage

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Prunus avium 'Santina'
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment and dry periods
• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 15-20 feet (with pruning can be kept smaller)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended; sow seeds outdoors in fall or stratify in refrigerator for 8-12 weeks before planting
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Santina cherry trees from seeds, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Place seeds in a moist medium such as peat moss or paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 8-12 weeks. After stratification, sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep in pots filled with well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for final planting. Water regularly during the first few years to help establish a deep root system. Prune to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Santina is self-fertile, so it does not require a pollinator, but planting another cherry variety nearby can improve fruit set.

What's Included

10 Santina Cherry Tree Seeds