Sweetheart Cherry Seeds - Late Season Red Cherry Tree (10 Seeds)

Sweetheart Cherry is a popular late-season sweet cherry variety known for its large, heart-shaped, bright red fruit. The tree is vigorous and productive, making it a rewarding choice for home orchards and edible landscapes. Sweetheart cherries are prized for their sweet, rich flavor and firm texture, ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. The tree also offers ornamental value with beautiful spring blossoms and attractive foliage.

Growing cherry trees from seeds is a fun and educational gardening project. These seeds are open-pollinated, so the resulting trees may exhibit variations in fruit characteristics. For best results, provide proper stratification and care during germination.

Plant Features

• Produces large, heart-shaped, red sweet cherries
• Late-season harvest extends the cherry season
• Vigorous and productive tree
• Showy spring blossoms and attractive foliage
• Fruit is excellent for fresh eating and culinary uses

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'
• 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
• 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 in fall or stratify seeds for 2-3 months before planting
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Sweetheart cherry from seeds, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Mix seeds with moist peat moss or sand and refrigerate for 2-3 months. After stratification, sow seeds about 1 inch deep in well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide warmth (around 70°F) for germination. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or a sunny garden location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Protect young trees from frost and pests as needed.

What's Included

10 Sweetheart Cherry Seeds