Black Gold Sweet Cherry Size:Mazzard Full Size: 5-7 ft. Larger & More Branching (Pruned to 5 ft for Shipping)

Black Gold Sweet Cherry Size:Mazzard Full Size: 5-7 ft. Larger & More Branching (Pruned to 5 ft for Shipping)Overview Black Gold is one of the most cold hardy sweet cherries, having survived temperatures as low as 33F. We used to rank Black Gold third in cold hardiness amongst sweet cherries, only behind Gold and White Gold, but we've found that Lapins actually surpasses Black Gold and White Gold in terms of winter survival. Still Black Gold has fared well in the cold compared to many other varieties of sweet cherries we've grown in MT. Flavor Profile and

Bob also shared that MN 1628 became the favorite apple of his late wife

another sweet cherry grown around Flathead Lake

606 occupies a middle ground: tougher than most commercial apricots

Roxbury Russet is not self-fertile and requires a compatible apple pollinizer with overlapping bloom

you may want to consider other

and respectable fresh-eating quality with moderate storage for a summer apple

particularly the more mild Western part of the state

it has become a favorite for its great flavor and reliable productivity

but not among our most cold-hardy apples

This tree provides good food and habitat for wildlife

often in early August

Cold Hardiness and Significance