Sweet Cherry 'Skeena'

Prunus avium 'Skeena'

It is a cross of a Van/Stella hybrid and a Bing/Stella hybrid, producing high-quality firm large round dark red-black skin and deep red flesh, sweet with a sharp balance to the flavor.

Current Sale Size: 3/4" caliper, 5-6 ft. bare root tree.

Rootstock: Krymsk 6, "Reduces tree size by 20% to 30% compared to those grown on Mazzard. Tolerant to water stress and easy to propagate by softwood cuttings. Sensitive to Prunus ringspot & Prunus dwarf virus. " Self-pollinating, late fruiting.

Bloom: late season

Growth rate: moderate (12-24" / year)

Soils: Loamy

Moisture: Well Drained

Shade Tolerance: Full Sun

Mature Height: 10-16 ft

Mature Spread: 12-16 ft

Deer Damage Potential: High