Sweet Mazzard Cherry Tree Seeds (Prunus avium)
The Prunus avium, commonly known as Sweet Mazzard Cherry or Wild Sweet Cherry, is a beautiful deciduous fruit tree valued for its delicious edible cherries, ornamental spring flowers, and vibrant autumn foliage. Native to Europe and Western Asia, this species is one of the primary ancestors of many cultivated sweet cherry varieties grown today.
Sweet Mazzard Cherry develops into a large upright tree that can reach heights of up to 35–40 feet at maturity. In spring, the branches become covered with clusters of fragrant white flowers featuring five delicate petals and numerous stamens, creating a spectacular ornamental display that also attracts pollinators.
Following flowering, the tree produces sweet edible cherries enjoyed by both people and wildlife. The glossy green foliage transforms into brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red during autumn, adding additional seasonal beauty to the landscape.
This species thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained loamy soils. It performs best in areas with good air circulation and protection from strong winds and frost pockets, which can affect flowering and fruit production.
Sweet Cherry trees are widely planted as ornamental shade trees, edible fruit producers, and wildlife-friendly landscape specimens due to their combination of beauty and usefulness.
🌱 Growing & Care Information
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-draining loamy soil
Water: Moderate moisture preferred
Growth: Fast-growing deciduous fruit tree
Climate: Cool to temperate regions
This species prefers open sunny locations and benefits from protection against late spring frosts during flowering.
🌿 Why Grow Sweet Mazzard Cherry?
• Produces sweet edible cherries
• Beautiful white spring blossoms
• Attractive fall foliage color
• Fast-growing ornamental tree
• Excellent pollinator and wildlife tree
• Great shade and landscape specimen
• Ancestor of cultivated sweet cherries
• Cold hardy and adaptable fruit tree
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sweet Cherry Germination:
1) Soak in water for 12 hours.
2) Place seeds inside of a zip lock bag filled with moist vermiculite, and place in the fridge for 90 day cold stratification.
3) Plant seeds 1/4" deep in a well mixed and well draining potting soil. Mixing 10-15% sand in is optimal.
4) Keep soil at 75 degrees F. & slightly moist in a well lit area, but not direct sunlight.
5) Expect germination in 2-3 weeks.
Germinación de cerezas dulces:
1) Remojar en agua durante 12 horas.
2) Colocar las semillas dentro de una bolsa con cierre hermético llena de vermiculita húmeda y colocar en el refrigerador durante 90 días para que se estratifiquen en frío.
3) Plante las semillas a 1/4" de profundidad en una tierra para macetas bien mezclada y con buen drenaje. Lo óptimo es mezclar entre un 10 y un 15 % de arena.
4) Mantener la tierra a 75 grados F y ligeramente húmeda en un área bien iluminada, pero sin luz solar directa.
5) Espere la germinación en 2 o 3 semanas.
