Black Tartarian Cherry Tree - Prunus avium

Black Tartarian Cherry Tree (Prunus avium)

This outstanding fruit tree produces abundant harvests of sweet, dark cherries within the first year of planting, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking fresh fruit without the grocery store trip. The Black Tartarian is remarkably low-maintenance, thriving in diverse soil conditions and showing impressive drought tolerance once established. When you buy Black Tartarian cherry trees online from Florida Plant Nursery, you receive a pre-cultivated specimen that's ready to deliver years of reliable production.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Black Tartarian in a sunny garden location where it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. This variety works beautifully as a focal point in fruit gardens, mixed orchards, or even as a standalone specimen in yards with space for a modest shade tree. Position it where you can easily access the branches during harvest season. The tree's controlled growth habit makes it suitable for many residential landscapes.

Specifications

Height: 15–25 feet
Width: 12–20 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Sun: 6+ hours daily
Water: Moderate; establish deep watering routine, then adapt to rainfall
Soil: Well-draining; tolerant of various soil types
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces delicious fruit within the first growing season
• Requires minimal maintenance once established
• Adapts well to different soil compositions and dry conditions
• Delivers heavy cherry crops year after year with basic care

Planting & Care

Select a sunny location with well-draining soil and dig a hole approximately three times wider than the root ball and equally deep. Plant your tree, backfill with soil, water thoroughly to settle the roots, and apply mulch around the base to retain moisture. Water daily for the first week, then gradually reduce frequency to once weekly after the first month. Fertilize twice annually—in spring and mid-summer—using a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10, keeping the granules six to eight inches from the trunk. After one year, prune during winter to encourage horizontal branch development and maintain tree structure by removing weak or crossing branches.