Fast-Growing-Trees.com Tartarian Cherry Tree
Best choice for home gardeners seeking quick, low-maintenance fruit harvests.
This is the fastest route to a backyard orchard, delivering sweet, dark cherries almost immediately after planting. It is remarkably low-maintenance and compact, though you will need to plant a second variety nearby to ensure the tree actually bears fruit.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking premium, flavorful fruit for fresh eating
- Orchard owners looking to boost yields of other cherry varieties
- Cold-climate growers needing a vigorous and resilient fruit tree
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space for multiple compatible tree varieties
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer disease-resistant plant varieties
- Urban dwellers with small yards or container gardening setups
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Early fruit production rewards impatient gardeners with quick, delicious results.
Maintenance Effort
Drought-tolerant nature makes this an exceptionally low-stress addition to any landscape.
Space Efficiency
Compact mature dimensions fit perfectly into smaller residential garden footprints.
Pollination Complexity
Requires a partner tree, adding a layer of planning for successful harvests.
Climate Versatility
Reliable performance across a solid range of temperate USDA hardiness zones.
Ornamental Appeal
Beautiful spring blossoms provide significant aesthetic value beyond just fruit production.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Prunus avium ‘Black Tartarian’
Mature Height
15 ft.
Mature Width
10 ft.
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun (minimum 6 hours)
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-8 outdoors
Cold Hardiness
Hardy down to -10℉
Growth Rate
Moderate Growing
Harvest Time
Summer (June)
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Tree Species
Cherry
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