Cherry Danube Semidwarf

Danube Semidwarf Cherry

Prunus avium ‘Danube’ (Danube Sweet Cherry, Semidwarf)
A high-quality semidwarf sweet cherry tree known for its large, dark red to nearly black cherries with excellent sweet flavor and firm texture — ideal for fresh eating, freezing, and dessert use. Its semi-compact size makes it suitable for backyard orchards and small edible landscapes.

Size:



Width: ~10–14 ft (semidwarf mature spread)



Height: ~10–14 ft (semidwarf mature height)



Zones: 5–8

Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; avoids waterlogged conditions

Features:



Fruit: Large, dark red to nearly black sweet cherries with rich flavor



Flowers: Showy white blossoms in spring that attract pollinators



Form: Upright, broadly spreading semidwarf fruit tree with strong structure and symmetrical shape



Attracts:
Pollinators during bloom; birds to fruit (protect with netting if desired)

Uses:
Home orchards, edible landscapes, backyard fruit production

Notes:
• Most sweet cherries, including Danube, benefit from a compatible pollinizer (e.g., Bing, Rainier, Lapins) planted nearby to increase fruit set.
• Regular pruning to maintain open canopy and airflow, plus consistent moisture during fruit fill, improves yield and tree health.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

10-14'

Width

10-14'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Gold

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Vase Shaped

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes