Beautiful, glossy and sweet. Late-blooming to avoid spring frosts, hardy fruit buds, and productive! Bears heavy crops of deep red, heart-shaped cherries. Resists cracking. Ripens in mid-June. Self-pollinating. Botanical Name- Prunus avium ‘Blackgold’ Pronunciation- PROO-nus AY-vee-um Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well drained Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Kodiak Red Bush Honeysuckle – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
