Cherry ‘Stella’ – Prunus avium Grafted Tree | 3–4 Feet Tall | Bigger Trunk | Includes 3 Gallon Nursery Pot Self-Fertile Sweet Cherry | Crack-Resistant Fruit | Compact Garden Size

Enjoy homegrown sweet cherries with this Cherry ‘Stella’ tree, 3–4 feet tall with a bigger, established trunk and shipped in a 3 gallon nursery pot. This grafted tree features a strong root system and produces true-to-type fruit much sooner than seed-grown trees.

Developed in British Columbia, Canada, ‘Stella’ was the first named self-fertile sweet cherry and has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. It produces dark red, juicy cherries that resist splitting and cracking—perfect for fresh snacking, baking, and preserving.

In spring, the tree is covered with beautiful white blossoms, followed by abundant summer fruit. Its naturally compact size makes it ideal for small gardens and backyard orchards. Best of all, you only need one tree to enjoy a generous harvest.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Cherry ‘Stella’ tree (grafted)
✔️ Height: approximately 3–4 feet tall
✔️ Bigger, established trunk
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Stella Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus avium
Plant Type: Deciduous sweet cherry tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 10–15 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Harvest Season: Early to mid-summer
Self-Fertile: Yes
Time to Fruit: Often 1–4 years after planting
Container Friendly: Yes, when pruned

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit quality and sweetness. Minimal pruning is required for fruiting, but light shaping during dormancy helps maintain structure. Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting if needed.