Stella Cherry

One of the First Self-Fertile Sweet Cherries Ever Developed

Stella holds a special place in cherry history — it was one of the first sweet cherry varieties bred to be self-fertile, opening up backyard cherry growing to gardeners without space for multiple trees. Large, dark red fruit with rich, sweet flavour and a track record of consistent, heavy production make it a perennial favourite.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🍒 Self-fertile pioneer — one of the original self-fertile sweet cherries, proven over decades
• 🔴 Large, dark red fruit — rich, sweet flavour that's hard to beat fresh off the tree
• 🌿 Consistent heavy producer — reliable crops year after year
• ❄️ Cold hardy — well suited to Ontario's climate
• 🌱 Supplied bare root — plant in early spring for best results

Pollination

Self-fertile — one tree will produce on its own. For a significantly larger harvest, plant alongside another sweet cherry variety. Great options from our collection include Lapins, Bing, and Van. More pollinators = more bounty!

Growing Notes

Prefers full sun. Water regularly in the first season. Ripens in mid-July. Hardiness Zone: 4–5 — best suited to southern Ontario and sheltered locations.