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How to Grow Stella Cherry

Prunus avium 'Stella'

Your complete guide to growing Stella Cherry.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧Water1-1.5 inches per week, avoid overwatering
📅Harvest65-70 days
🗺Zones3–8
Stella Cherry📷 Wikimedia Commons

When to Plant Stella Cherry

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 3 — — August – September
Zone 4 — — August – September
Zone 5 — — August – October
Zone 6 — — July – October
Zone 7 — — July – October
Zone 8 — — June – November

Companion Plants for Stella Cherry

✓ Good companions

Chives

Repels aphids, Japanese beetles, and other pests that commonly attack cherry trees

Clover

Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover to retain moisture

Comfrey

Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and compost

Garlic

Natural fungicide properties help prevent bacterial canker and brown rot

Lavender

Repels moths and flies while attracting pollinators beneficial for fruit set

Marigolds

Deter nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting cherry trees

Tansy

Deters ants, mice, and flying insects that can damage cherry trees

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits cherry tree growth and can cause wilting

Fennel

Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of cherry trees and most other plants

Grass (turf)

Competes heavily for water and nutrients, especially problematic for young trees

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

63.0kcal
1.06gProtein
2.10gFiber
7.00mgVitamin C
0.36mgIron
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