Cherry ‘Sunburst’

Cherry ‘Sunburst’ makes an attractive tree both in flower or when laden with fruit. A slightly earlier cropping variety than ‘Stella’, from mid July this dessert variety produces large dark red, almost black cherries of the sweetest flavour. The high quality fruits store well for a short period after picking.

• Cherry rootstocks:
• Gisella 5 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2m (6′,6″)
• Gisella 6 – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′)
• Colt – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of 5m (16′)

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.