Black Pearl (Sweet Cherry) Gisela 12 Bareroot

Description

The Black Pearl is a sweet cherry tree that is quickly becoming a popular favorite. Known for its classic sugary dark cherry flavor. This variety was developed in Canada and is a cross between Van and Stella. The Black Pearl is a fast grower and heavy producer that makes it ideal for home growers and pick your own orchards due to its immense flavor when picked fresh off the tree.  Fruit is firm, round and has outstanding flavor. Early variety, ripening late June/early July. Good resistance to cracking and has a long shelf life.

Hardy variety. Suitable for zones 5-7 with trial planting in Zone 4. Tree has a caliber of 9/16.

Zones 5-7.

Ripens: Early July

Bloom colour: White to pale pink

Pollinator required, please choose another sweet cherry that blooms around the same time such Emperor Francis or Stardust.

These are semi-dwarf trees that will mature around 15ft in height. Gisela 12 rootstock.  Trees are two years old approx. 4′-5′ tall.

Trees are sold as bareroots (not potted) and will be available for pickup from May 2nd-4th, 2026. 

Potted trees will be available in May, for $10 more per tree, subject to availability.

Pickup only 257 Smith Road, Stirling, Ontario