Kristin Cherry

Prunus avium 'Kristin'

The world's hardiest sweet cherry! Kristin has survived winters from windswept Norway to Montana. Originates from Geneva, New York; developed in 1938 and introduced in 1982. Now even our most northern growers can enjoy these big, ruby black cherries as a luscious mid season treat.

Crack resistant and proven in our region. Ripens late; mid-July here in the PNW. Requires 500 chill hours to reliably bloom and produce fruit. Can be subject to both bacterial and fungal infections, as all cherries can.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 4

Mature Height: 8' (Mini Dwarf), 11' (Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: July/August

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Dwarf Rootstock: Gisela 5

Mini-Dwarf Rootstock: Gisela 3

1 Gallon Pot Rootstock: Mazzard

Read our Cherry Growing Guide