North Star cherry explained

North Star cherry
Species:Prunus × eminens
Genus:Prunus
Cultivar:'North Star'
Breeder:University of Minnesota,

The North Star cherry is a sour cherry tree.[1] A dwarf cultivar, it typically grows 8 to 10 feet tall.[2] Both the skin and flesh are a deep red. The North Star is excellent for baking, and makes superb wine.

Developed by the University of Minnesota, (the "North Star State"),[3] [4] [5] it is self-pollinizing (meaning only one tree is necessary).[6] Cold-resistant, it is a heavy producer of mahogany-red, medium-sized fruit.[7] In recent years, it has become a popular cherry variety for yards and gardens, as well as home cooking.[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canadian Dwarf Sour Cherries – Prunus x kerrasis — Carrington REC. ag.ndsu.edu. 2016-11-01.
  2. Web site: Growing Cherries in the Home Garden Horticulture and Home Pest News. ipm.iastate.edu. 2016-11-01.
  3. Web site: Want to try planting a cherry tree? Lifestyles qctimes.com. qctimes.com. 2016-11-01.
  4. Web site: Stone fruits for Minnesota gardens. extension.umn.edu. 2016-11-01.
  5. Web site: Growing Sour Cherries. Agriculture Research Service: USDA. 2016-11-01.
  6. Web site: Growing cherries on the Colorado Front Range - CSMonitor.com. csmonitor.com. 2016-11-01.
  7. Web site: Tart Varieties - Fruit Production for the Home Gardener - Penn State Extension. extension.psu.edu. 2016-11-01.
  8. Web site: Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl's Top 5 Cherry Recipes « WCCO CBS Minnesota. minnesota.cbslocal.com. 2016-11-01.
  9. Web site: Growing & Caring for Sour Cherry Trees Home Guides SF Gate. homeguides.sfgate.com. 2016-11-01.
  10. Web site: Propagation of Sour Cherries Home Guides SF Gate. homeguides.sfgate.com. 2016-11-01.
  11. Web site: Southern Indiana grown cherries are tart and sweet. archive.courierpress.com. 2016-11-01.
  12. Web site: Hurrah for sour cherries! « All In. blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org. 2016-11-01.
  13. Web site: The best backyard fruit trees for New England - The Boston Globe. bostonglobe.com. 2016-11-01.
  14. Web site: Will Travel for Food: Michigan Cherries Community Blogs nwitimes.com. nwitimes.com. 2016-11-01.

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