Heart-shaped. Fairly firm, good flavour, juicy, good quality. Stone small. Self-fertile.
Stella cherry identification images
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USDA identification images for Stella
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
Visitor reviews
- 21 May 2023Heavy white blossoms in spring. Tasty fruit if you can keep the birds away. Healthy, vigorous growth, lots of seedlings to manage.
- 06 Jun 2017 MT, United StatesNo I have not eaten one yet. I planted one three years ago and it has some fruit on it this year. It has been doing very well. I will let you know when I have tried a few.
Tree register
United States
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
- Chris Meek in Lexington, OHIO
- Christopher in Burrillville, RI
- Cynthe in ARIZONA / YAVAPAI COUNTY
- David Black in Bentonville, ARKANSAS
- Frances in CLINTON, WA
- Fred Stager in KODIAK, ALASKA
- Gary Hegler in Chesaning, MICHIGAN
- Jason in WEST OLIVE, MICHIGAN
- Kellogg Hill Farms in SOUTH DAYTON, NY
- Kenneth Remfry in TOPEKA, KANSAS
- Rp in Annandale, VA
United Kingdom
- Alex in Scourie, SUTHERLAND
- Anthony Payne in Bath,
- Billy Auger in Hopton Wafers, SHROPSHIRE
- Catherine Jeffery in Horning, NORFOLK
- Christiane in SHUDY CAMPS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
- Craig Lawrence in Wakefield,
- David Scarle in NOTTINGHAM,
- Deborah Kaufmann in Mossley,
- Diana Gibbs in LOWER RAYDON,
- Donna Gillies in Ardgay, HIGHLAND
- Gavin Harris in Northampton, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- Graham Tibble in Southampton, HAMPSHIRE
- Ian Crook in Edinburgh, LOTHIAN
- James Kidd in Hightae, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
- James Kidd in Hightae, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
- James Kidd in Hightae, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
- Jen in Whitley Bay, TYNE AND WEAR
- John in Burntwood, WALSALL
- Lorena Fernandez in Bristol, NORTH SOMERSET
- Martin Bates in Kingston-Upon-Thames, SURREY
- Michael Magro in LONDON,
- Michelle in Morpeth, NORTHUMBERLAND
- Natasha Surridge in Rustington, WEST SUSSEX
- P Venner in WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX
- Pamela in Bressingham, NORFOLK
- Peter Sollich in Richmond, SURREY
- Rhiannon Harrington in Reading, BERKSHIRE
- Ron Bell in MELROSE, SCOTLAND
- Sedgie in SALTBURN BY THE SEA, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Vincent Bentley in Montgomery, POWYS
- Wayne Seagate in Watlington, NORFOLK
Belgium
- Carol in WOLKRANGE,
Ireland
- James A Nolan in Glynn, WEXFORD
Australia
- a Bear in TOOLANGI, VIC
- Stephen Boardman in Acton Park, TAS
New Zealand
- Robert Mcbride in TAPANUI, OTAGO
Spring blossom records for this variety
2025 season
- 16th April 2025 - tree owned by Wayne in Watlington, United Kingdom
2022 season
- 20th April 2022 - tree owned by James in Glynn, Ireland
2020 season
- 16th April 2020 - tree owned by James in Glynn, Ireland
2013 season
- 2nd May 2013 - tree owned by Albany in Castleton, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2013 season
- 3rd week June 2013 - tree owned by Gary in Chesaning, United States
Origins
- Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
- Parentage: Lambert x self-fertile seedling of Emperor Francis x Napoleon
- Originates from: Summerland Research Station, BC, Canada
- Developed by: Dr Charles Lapins
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1987-131
Identification
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
- Country of origin: Canada
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Red - dark
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
- Flavour quality: Good
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 4
- Pollinating others: Good
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Precocity: Precocious
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Self-fertility: Self-fertile
- Cherry universal pollinator: Yes
Climate
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
- Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
Other qualities
- Brown rot: Some susceptibility
- Fruit splitting: Some susceptibility
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Stella cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Stella cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Stella:
United States
Idaho
- BYU-Idaho Apple Orchard Museum, Rexburg
References
- Fruit Expert
Author: Hessayon