Stella Cherry Tree
Prunus avium 'Stella'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Cold hardy, Self-pollinating, Flowering, Edible, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Thornless, Attracts pollinators |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Height | |
| Width | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Botanical Name | |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, TX, UT |
Description
Self-Pollinating Sweet Stella Cherry Tree
- Black-Red Heart-Shaped Fruit
- Sweet Flavorful Cherries
- Dark Red Fruit
- Fruit Resists Splitting
- Upright Compact Habit
- Self-Fruitful
- Spring White Blossoms
- Beneficial to Pollinators
- Full Sun!
- Preserves & Baking
- Store & Freeze Great!
- Excellent Pollinator for Other Cherry
- Disease Resistant Semi-Dwarf Form
- Requires at Least 400 Chill Hours
The Stella Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Stella') is a compact, self-fruitful Cherry tree which produces an abundance of heart-shaped, shiny fruit. Each gorgeous gem that adorns this tree in summer is a juicy Cherry that is blackish-red fruit with succulent red flesh.
Compact and sporting bright-green leaves, the tree naturally grows in a tight, upright character, making it an ideal choice for the home garden and a real space saver!
Lovely white blooms smother the tree in the early spring and are delightfully fragrant. They are immediately enjoyed by your local pollinators. Blooms are quickly followed mid-summer by clusters of shiny, dark red, nearly black sweet cherries.
Stella produces red Cherries that are especially sweet, plump and firm. They resist the cracking and splitting that you see with some Cherry varieties, which is a problem in areas with high summer rainfall.
Stella produces so well you'll have a bounty of Cherries to eat, bake with and store, and even more to share!
How to use Stella Cherry Tree in the Landscape
The lovely display of white flowers in spring makes these highly ornamental specimens and their size makes them perfect for front or back garden use. As a lovely dual-purpose tree for your landscape, don't be afraid to use Stella as you would any other blooming tree!
Semi-dwarf Stella Cherry trees are tall enough to provide great shade, you can leave your tree as a more shrub form or with just a bit of pruning, create a lovely shade tree by your back patio! Creating a double-duty Edible Landscaping doesn't have to be boring! Stella will be a phenomenally beautiful addition to any site!
You can use the Stella as a single specimen or create a home orchard with 2 or more for even more variety to your Sweet Cherry Tree harvest.
They are precocious, which means they bear fruit at a young age, so you won't have long to wait for your first harvest! These high-quality trees produce fruiting around 3 - 5 years of age.
Stella Cherries are excellent when eaten fresh right off the tree and still warm from the sun! Stella trees are amazing when baked into pies and pastries that will have everyone raving! To save your bountiful harvest, Stella is firm enough fruit for you to make them into jellies and preserves! Versatile, they're perfect for a wide variety of other dishes. They also store and freeze well.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Fruit trees all do their absolute best in full sun! You'll have fewer flowers and therefore less fruit when planted in anything less. Stella is cold hardy down to USDA hardiness zones 5-9!
Stella cherry trees are widely adaptable to a broad range of soil types, but they prefer moist, well-drained soil for the best tasting, largest fruit. Neutral pH, on the ever so slightly acidic side between 6-7, is also best.
Water fruit trees very well while they are establishing that first year after planting into your landscape and during fruiting season, to have the juiciest, plumpest fruit possible!
All of your wildlife and local pollinators will thank you for adding one to their habitat, although you may have to fight the birds from time to time for your harvest. Stella's compact habit makes it easy to maintain the tree's height for making bird netting a breeze.
A generous layer of mulch over the root system helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root ball from heat and chill. Be sure to never pile mulch up over the trunk of the tree and spread it in a layer that's about 3-4" thick.
The Stella Cherry tree is self-fruitful but is an excellent pollinator to other cherry trees as well.
Order one for your garden today from the experts at Nature Hills Nursery and begin your journey towards a bountiful, Cherry filled future!
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Great plant and service after the sale. I ordered the Stella cherry tree and it arrived damaged from shipping. They replaced the tree with a new one within a week or so and I am very happy. Thank you nature hills nursery!!!
Shipping damage is never the experience we want you to have, Adam, and we are glad the team was able to get a healthy tree to you quickly. Stella cherry is a great choice, a reliable producer with sweet fruit that does well in a lot of climates. Give it a good deep watering as it settles in and it should take off nicely. Thanks for giving us the chance to make it right.
I ordered the Stella Cherry Tree. Upon arrival it had several broken limbs (most likely during shipping). I contacted them through email and within a week of emailing them they sent me a new tree as a replacement. I could not be happier, and I highly recommend going with Nature Hills Nursery for all your planting needs. Thank you Nature Hills Nursery!!!
Broken limbs on arrival is genuinely frustrating, and we are glad the team was able to get a healthy tree out to you quickly. Stella Cherry is a great pick, by the way. It tends to establish well and rewards patience with heavy crops once it settles in. Thanks for the recommendation, Adam, and enjoy the harvest when it comes.
Very happy thank you
Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear you're happy with your Stella Cherry tree.
Here's a helpful tip: Stella cherries produce the best fruit when they get full sun and consistent moisture, especially during fruit development. A layer of mulch around the base helps keep the roots cool and moist, but keep it pulled back a few inches from the trunk to prevent rot. We appreciate you choosing Nature Hills and taking the time to share your experience - Nature Hills Customer Support
The tree arrived in a very tall box, in a pot, and in great shape. I had it in the ground within a day. It was a bit wilted, as expected, for a couple of days but has now perked right up and looks terrific.
Hi Robert, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the packaging and the condition of your Stella Cherry Tree! We do strive to ensure our products reach your doorstep safe & sound! Thanks again - Nature Hills Customer Support
Wont really know wether this tree is ok or not as the tree came to me with yellowed leaves which were falling off and i was tempted to send it back. So far, there are new green leaves on 2 of the branches, 2 groupings on one and 2 on another. The existing 3-4 branches show no growth but are plyable and not brittle. Will have to wait until spring to see if the plant survives the winter in this condition. There is still a few months of growth time before our winter so hopefully some more growth will happen and the plant will be well exstablished
Hi Matthew,
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed update on the tree’s condition. We sincerely appreciate your patience and thoughtful observations during this critical establishment phase. It’s encouraging to hear there are green leaves emerging on some branches and that the flexible branches aren’t brittle—these are promising signs your tree is adjusting.
As you’ve rightly noted, spring will be a key time to evaluate its overall health. Meanwhile, continuing to provide consistent watering, mulching to regulate soil temperature, and sheltering it from extreme conditions can promote strong root development before winter. If you’d like, we’re happy to recommend specific care tips tailored to your tree species or seasonal guide materials to support its health during the colder months.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice any significant changes or have questions — we’re here to support your tree through every stage. Wishing you a rewarding growing season ahead!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
The tree came in a great shape and is doing fine after planting although the weather in New Mexico is getting colder overnight. New leaves came out and thrive even in mid-September. I am really happy with the purchase, the tree itself and the price. Hope the tree will show in its full glory next spring.
Hello Dragan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with your Stella Cherry tree! We're delighted to hear it arrived in great shape and is thriving despite New Mexico’s cooler overnight temperatures. It’s wonderful that the new leaves are coming out strong even in mid-September—that’s an excellent sign of a healthy and well-established tree!
As you await the full beauty of your tree’s spring flourish, we recommend mulching around the base to help protect the roots from fluctuating temperatures and conserve moisture during the drier months. Also, if you haven’t already, lightly pruning any damaged branches can support sturdier growth next season.
Should you ever have any questions or need tips specific to your climate zone, feel free to reach out anytime. We’re always here to offer advice and help your garden thrive.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
Very good condition when received ! Beautiful tree !
Hi,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your tree arrived in excellent condition and that you find it beautiful. We take great care to ensure every plant is healthy and ready to thrive, and it’s always rewarding to know our efforts have met your expectations.
If you ever have questions about caring for your tree or want to explore more fascinating plants to add to your collection, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support your gardening journey every step of the way.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Very good condition when received ! Beautiful tree !
Dear David,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that your tree arrived in excellent condition and that you're enjoying its beauty. It's always our goal to ensure our plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.
If you have any questions on how to care for your new tree or want tips to help it flourish, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support your gardening journey every step of the way.
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
I only have room for one cherry tree in my yard and I am happy I picked the Stella. It is just starting to produce and they are very tasty.
Hi Alen,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Stella Cherry Tree! We’re thrilled to hear that it’s thriving in your yard and producing tasty cherries. Stella is indeed a wonderful self-pollinating choice—perfect for those with limited space but still wanting a fruitful harvest.
If you’re interested, mulching around the base and regular watering during dry spells can help keep your tree healthy and encourage continued fruit production. Also, a balanced fertilizer applied in early spring can support growth and yields in the seasons to come.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
I only have room for one cherry tree in my yard and I am happy I picked the Stella. It is just starting to produce and they are very tasty.
Hi Alen,
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with your Stella cherry tree! We’re delighted to hear that it’s thriving in your yard and that the cherries are turning out tasty—there’s nothing quite like enjoying homegrown fruit. Since you’re growing just one tree, did you know Stella is a great self-pollinating variety that doesn’t need another cherry tree nearby to produce fruit? Helping it get optimal sunlight and regular watering during dry spells can really enhance its harvest each year. If you ever want tips on pruning or care to keep your tree healthy and productive, we’re always here to assist.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
