Cherry ‘Stella’ – Sweet Self-Fertile Cherry Tree Live Fruit Tree | 2 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Pot Self-Pollinating | Sweet Dark Red Cherries | Perfect for Small Gardens

Grow your own delicious cherries with this 2-foot tall live Cherry ‘Stella’ tree, shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot and ready to plant. 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.

This compact tree is ideal for small gardens and produces stunning white blossoms in spring, followed by dark red, juicy cherries that resist splitting and cracking. Because it is self-pollinating, you only need one tree to enjoy an abundant harvest. Fruit can begin producing in as little as 1–4 years under proper growing conditions.

Perfect for fresh eating, baking cobblers, or preserving, this productive variety is a must-have for backyard orchards.

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
✔️ Height: approximately 2 feet
✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Stella Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus avium ‘Stella’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Established young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during growing season
Mature Height: 10–15 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes (with pruning and large container)

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit production. While pruning is not required for fruiting, light annual pruning helps maintain size and improves airflow for healthier growth. Protect ripening fruit from birds if needed.