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Kristin Cherry

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$64.99
$49.99 - $64.99
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SKU C780G

Prunus avium 'Kristin'

The world's hardiest sweet cherry! Kristin has survived winters from windswept Norway to Montana. Originates from Geneva, New York; developed in 1938 and introduced in 1982. Now even our most northern growers can enjoy these big, ruby black cherries as a luscious mid season treat.

Crack resistant and proven in our region. Ripens late; mid-July here in the PNW. Requires 500 chill hours to reliably bloom and produce fruit. Can be subject to both bacterial and fungal infections, as all cherries can.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 4

Mature Height: 8' (Mini Dwarf), 11' (Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: July/August

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Dwarf Rootstock: Gisela 5

Mini-Dwarf Rootstock: Gisela 3

1 Gallon Pot Rootstock: Mazzard

Read our Cherry Growing Guide 

 

Size: Dwarf (4'-5')

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • Will either Almaden or Hartland be able to cross-pollinate with Kristin?

    Hartland would be a fine choice for cross pollination.

  • Will Stella or Lapins be a good pollinizer?

    Yes!

  • How many chill hours does the Kristen variety need?

    450+ Chilling Hours

  • Will these pollinate well with Black Gold cherries?

    Yes, they should work together just fine.

  • will Romeo or Juliet cross pollinate with Kristin?

    No, Romeo and Juliet are Prunus cerasus hybrids and Kristen is a Prunus avium. They do not flower at the same time.

  • Will Kristin cross pollinate with Bing?

    Yes it will pollinate Bing just fine.

  • Will it pollinate with meteor cherry

    Probably not. Kristin Cherry is a Prunus avium and Meteor is a Prunun cerasus and they will not likely bloom at the same time.