Cherry Stella Semidwarf

Stella Semidwarf Cherry

Prunus avium ‘Stella’ (Stella™ Sweet Cherry — Semidwarf Fruit Tree)
A highly regarded sweet cherry cultivar prized for its large, glossy dark red cherries with a sweet, rich flavor and excellent firmness. Stella is naturally self-fertile (can set fruit without another tree), making it especially desirable in small orchards and backyard gardens. When grafted onto semidwarf rootstocks (e.g., Gisela series), it yields a manageable tree size with abundant fruit production.

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

Features:



Fruit: Large, glossy dark red sweet cherries with classic, rich flavor — excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and desserts



Flowers: White spring blossoms that attract bees and other pollinators



Form: Upright, balanced semidwarf fruit tree with a spreading canopy



Self-fertile — sets fruit reliably without another cherry (though pairing with another can still boost yields in some sites)



Attracts:
Pollinators during bloom; birds and wildlife to fruit (netting may be needed)

Uses:
Home orchards, small edible landscapes, backyard fruit production

Notes:
• Semidwarf trees are easier to harvest and prune than standard cherries.
• Annual pruning improves airflow, structure, and long-term productivity.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

10-14'

Width

10-14'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Broad Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No