Cherry Whitegold Semidwarf

Whitegold Semidwarf Cherry

Prunus avium ‘Whitegold’ (Whitegold™ Sweet Cherry — Semidwarf Fruit Tree)
A flavorful sweet cherry cultivar renowned for its large, pale yellow to creamy-white cherries with a delicious sweet flavor and firm flesh. Grafted onto semidwarf rootstocks (such as Gisela series), Whitegold stays at a manageable size for home orchards and backyard edible landscapes while producing abundant fruit.

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, pale yellow to creamy-white sweet cherries with rich sweet flavor and firm texture



Flowers: Showy white spring blossoms that attract pollinators



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



Attracts:
Pollinators during bloom; birds to fruit (netting recommended)

Uses:
Home orchards, edible landscapes, backyard fruit production

Notes:
• Whitegold typically benefits from cross-pollination with another sweet cherry blooming at the same time (e.g., Bing, Regina, Stella) to improve yields.
• Regular pruning for airflow and canopy structure enhances long-term productivity.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

10-14'

Width

10-14'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Broad Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No