Van Cherry

A Reliable Sweet Cherry & Excellent Pollinator

The Van cherry is a proven performer in Ontario orchards — large, dark red fruit with firm, juicy flesh and excellent sweet flavour. It's also one of the best pollinators for other sweet cherry varieties, making it a smart addition to any backyard orchard where you want to maximize your harvest across multiple trees.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🍒 Large, dark red fruit — firm, juicy, and sweet with excellent flavour
• 🐝 Outstanding pollinator — one of the best companions for other sweet cherry varieties
• 🌿 Strong, reliable producer — consistent crops in Ontario's climate
• ❄️ Cold hardy — well suited to Ontario growing conditions
• 🌱 Supplied bare root — plant in early spring for best results

Pollination

Van benefits from a pollinator and will produce significantly more fruit when planted alongside another sweet cherry variety. Great options from our collection include Lapins, Stella, and Bing. More pollinators = more bounty!

Growing Notes

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