Grow Sweet Cherries, Even in Warmer Climates!

The glossy, deep-red Coral Champagne Cherry is the epitome of the sweet, tart summer fruit we know and love. One of the top three cherry varieties produced in California, the sweet, firm fruit needs less than half of the chill hours similar trees require!

Most cherry trees need 700 chill hours - time when the temperatures drop below 45 degrees - to produce fruit. That means that most cherries won't thrive in warmer places. But the Coral Champagne Cherry is different - it only needs 300 to 400 chill hours, making it a high-yield cherry producer even in mild climates.

The Coral Champagne Cherry is comparable to the Bing in its large size, low acid content, and tartness. Sweet cherries like the Coral Champagne are ideal for baking in breads or pies, as well as for transforming into sauces. A great source of antioxidants, they’re also tasty enough to eat straight from the tree!

The Coral Champagne Cherry is the perfect addition to your backyard cherry orchard! Since it is not self-pollinating, it will need to be partnered with other cherry varieties like the Rainier, the Bing, the Brooks Cherry, or the Black Tartarian.

Plus, In contrast to other cherry trees’ pink flowers, the Coral Champagne produces lovely white blooms in mid-spring, before sprouting its tasty fruit in late May or early June.

Seeking a sweet cherry tree that loves temperate weather? Consider the Coral Champagne Cherry!