Agriculture Reference
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North Star
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-8
Notes:
The dark red fruits have dark red flesh and juice. Ripens in mid-
season. The trees are 6-8 feet tall, productive, and very cold-hardy.
Widely popular for home and market orchards and U-pick operations.
Self-fruitful.
Surefire
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-8
Notes:
The red fruits have red flesh and juice, are larger than for
'Montmorency' (above), and ripen about 2 weeks later. Yields are lower
than for 'Montmorency', and the trees are more open and easier to
harvest. Blooms very late, providing some frost protection. Self-fruit-
ful.
TABLE 6.4
Suggested Bush Cherries
Cherry-Plum Hybrids
Compass
Climate Zones:
Zones 3-8
