Click here for Sweet Cherry Care Guide Prunus avium (Early Star) Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship cherries to California. Early Star is a very early-ripening sweet cherry from the "Star" series, originating in Italy. It is self-fertile and a cross between Bigarreau Burlat and Stella. Suitable for Zones 5-7. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Fair Disease Resistance: Good Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Fair Sun Tolerance: Very Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Poor No Spray: Poor Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: No Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome.