Brooks Cherry Tree Prunus avium 'Brooks'
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Brooks Cherry Tree Prunus avium 'Brooks'
Product Description
Enjoy Sweet Red Cherries in Warmer Climates!
The Brooks Cherry Tree is ideal for cherry-lovers in areas with milder climates. Similar to the Bing Cherry, the Brooks Cherry Tree features deep red color and sweet, slightly tart flavor. However, unlike similar cherry trees, the Brooks is a low chill alternative, meaning that it grows well in drier, warmer climates!
What is a low-chill cherry tree? The Brooks Cherry Tree only needs 400 to 500 hours of chill - periods when temperatures drop below 45 degrees - in contrast to most sweet cherry trees, which need more than 700 hours. What’s more, the Brooks is a heavy producer, meaning that it’s ideal for cherry fans who live in warmer areas. Your cherries will also ripen earlier - as soon as April!
Cherry lovers appreciate the Brooks for its firm texture and notes of blackberry. The fruit can be eaten straight from the tree or chopped up to be used in salads or sandwiches. Its tart flavor also makes it ideal for baking.
The Brooks Cherry Tree fits perfectly into any backyard or small orchard. Reaching only a small-to-moderate size, the tree will certainly stand out, with its bright green leaves and large, vibrant berries. And since it doesn’t need much room, it can be planted as a statement piece in the landscape or as part of a miniature orchard. Though it is self-fertile, the Brooks will perform better when planted near other varieties of pollinator cherry trees.
The Brooks Cherry Tree is quite easy to care for, too. If you plant it in well-draining soil where it can receive six to eight hours of sunlight, you’ll reap the rewards all season!
Looking for a sweet cherry tree for your warm-all-year backyard? The Brooks Cherry Tree is your answer!
Pollination Info
Brooks Cherry Tree Pollination
Brooks Cherry Trees are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional pollinator will drastically increase the size of your crop. Below are the most effective pollinators we have chosen for your area...
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship within 1-2 days. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
Order Total | Shipping Charges |
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Less than $100 | $24.95 |
$100.00-$128.99 | $29.95 |
$129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
Growing Zones: 6-8 outdoors
- Mature Height: 10-20 ft.
- Mature Width: 8-10 ft.
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Blooms: Spring
- Spacing: 8-10 ft.
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Does Not Ship To: AZ, CA, ID, WA