{"product_id":"black-tartarian-cherry-tree","title":"Black Tartarian Cherry Tree – Early-Season","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Tartarian Cherry Tree – Early, Sweet \u0026amp; Stunningly Productive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want cherries before anyone else on the block, the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Tartarian Cherry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is your answer. One of the earliest-ripening sweet cherry varieties available, Black Tartarian delivers large, deep mahogany-red to near-black cherries with exceptionally sweet, juicy flesh — often weeks ahead of other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its early harvest, Black Tartarian is prized as one of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cherry world — it reliably boosts yields for Bing, Lapins, and most other sweet cherry varieties nearby. Our trees arrive at 4–7 feet tall, established and ready to fruit sooner than bare-root alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love the Black Tartarian Cherry Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarliest Sweet Cherry:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the first sweet cherries to ripen each season — enjoy fresh cherries weeks before most other varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Sweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, deep mahogany-black fruit with rich, sweet, juicy flesh and a small pit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Pollinator:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most effective pollinators for other sweet cherry varieties — boosts yields across your whole orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bountiful, reliable harvests of dark cherries once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Spring Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of white blossoms in early spring — a breathtaking floral display before the fruit sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, upright grower that establishes quickly and fruits reliably year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Tree vs. Pollination Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet cherry trees, including Black Tartarian, are \u003cstrong\u003enot self-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e and require a second compatible variety nearby for fruit production. Our \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs Black Tartarian with a \u003cstrong\u003eBing Cherry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e — the world’s most popular sweet cherry — for a complete, high-yielding cherry orchard in one purchase. Together, they cross-pollinate each other and deliver two distinct, delicious cherry harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for Zones 5–8. Black Tartarian requires 700–800 chill hours (hours below 45°F) to break dormancy and set fruit reliably. It thrives in cool-winter, mild-summer climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 4 (With Protection):\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible in sheltered microclimates with winter mulching. Late spring frosts can damage blossoms — site selection on a slight slope or elevated ground helps with cold air drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet cherries generally struggle in low-chill climates. Contact us if you’re unsure about your local chill hour accumulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit set, size, and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, consistent watering during the growing season, especially during fruit development. Reduce watering after harvest. Avoid waterlogged soil, which promotes root rot and disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0). Sandy loam is ideal. Avoid heavy clay or low-lying areas prone to standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring before bud break. Avoid excess nitrogen after mid-summer, which can delay hardening before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to an open vase shape to improve airflow and light penetration. Remove any crossing branches and water sprouts. Good airflow reduces disease pressure significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late May through June — among the earliest sweet cherries to ripen. Harvest when fruit is fully colored and separates easily from the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Cherry Orchard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your Black Tartarian with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bing-cherry-tree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBing Cherry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the world’s most beloved sweet cherry, with large, firm, deep red fruit and classic rich flavor. Together they cross-pollinate perfectly and deliver two of the finest sweet cherry varieties you can grow at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly, sweet, and spectacularly productive — the Black Tartarian Cherry Tree is the perfect anchor for any backyard fruit garden or home orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51869968531736,"sku":"EDI-CHE-BLA-45-5G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Black Tartarian \u0026 Bing)","offer_id":51869968564504,"sku":"EDI-CHE-BLA-45-5G-BINPACK","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-7 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51869968597272,"sku":"EDI-CHE-BLA-67-5G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51869968630040,"sku":"EDI-CHE-BLA-56-5G","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Black Tartarian \u0026 Bing)","offer_id":51869968662808,"sku":"EDI-CHE-BLA-56-5G-BINPACK","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/Black_Tartarian_Cherry_Tree_Fruit.jpg?v=1774774472","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/black-tartarian-cherry-tree","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}