Description
Prunus avium Sam Cherry has big, dark, early ripening fruit with excellent flavor. It is similar to Bing but not as syrupy sweet. Very productive, Sam is resistant to cracking. Blooms late to avoid late spring frosts.
USDA Zone 5-9 Pollination: Needs a other sweet cherry nedarby as a pollinator to produce fruit. Time to productivity: 2-3 years depending on conditions. Ripening time: June Pests: Keep cherries pruned low and cover them with bird netting to enjoy a pristine and easy harvest.