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Santina Sweet Cherry
Min. Caliper: 3/4"
Root Stock: Mazzard
Santina Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium ‘Santina’)
Early-season self-fertile cherry with sweet dark red fruit that is cold-hardy.
Santina Sweet Cherry is an early-season, high-quality sweet cherry prized for its large, heart-shaped, dark red fruit. The cherries are exceptionally sweet with low acidity, perfect for fresh eating, baking, canning, and preserves. One of the earliest cherries to ripen, Santina offers a long harvest period from late spring through early summer. Its semi-upright, moderately vigorous growth habit makes it suitable for small orchards or backyard planting, while its cold-hardiness ensures reliable fruit production in cooler climates. Yields better fruit when paired with another cherry tree, like the Montmorency Cherry (for sale this year too!)
Requirements:
Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0
Key Features:
Mature Size: 15–20 feet tall × 10–12 feet wide
Harvest Period: Early season
Wildlife Value: Provides fruit for humans; spring blossoms attract pollinators
Pollination: Self-fertile, though yields may improve with a compatible cherry variety such as Bing, Rainier, or Van
Plant Care:
Santina Cherry thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and fruiting; drought-tolerant once mature. Prune in late winter to maintain shape, improve airflow, and encourage fruiting. Naturally resistant to cracking, monitor for common cherry pests and apply organic sprays as needed. Its early ripening, exceptional sweetness, and reliable productivity make Santina Cherry an excellent choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.
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*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Van Well Nursery
Min. Caliper: 3/4"
Root Stock: Mazzard
Santina Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium ‘Santina’)
Early-season self-fertile cherry with sweet dark red fruit that is cold-hardy.
Santina Sweet Cherry is an early-season, high-quality sweet cherry prized for its large, heart-shaped, dark red fruit. The cherries are exceptionally sweet with low acidity, perfect for fresh eating, baking, canning, and preserves. One of the earliest cherries to ripen, Santina offers a long harvest period from late spring through early summer. Its semi-upright, moderately vigorous growth habit makes it suitable for small orchards or backyard planting, while its cold-hardiness ensures reliable fruit production in cooler climates. Yields better fruit when paired with another cherry tree, like the Montmorency Cherry (for sale this year too!)
Requirements:
Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0
Key Features:
Mature Size: 15–20 feet tall × 10–12 feet wide
Harvest Period: Early season
Wildlife Value: Provides fruit for humans; spring blossoms attract pollinators
Pollination: Self-fertile, though yields may improve with a compatible cherry variety such as Bing, Rainier, or Van
Plant Care:
Santina Cherry thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and fruiting; drought-tolerant once mature. Prune in late winter to maintain shape, improve airflow, and encourage fruiting. Naturally resistant to cracking, monitor for common cherry pests and apply organic sprays as needed. Its early ripening, exceptional sweetness, and reliable productivity make Santina Cherry an excellent choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.
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*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Van Well Nursery