Click here for Sweet Cherry Care Guide Prunus avium ‘Sam’ (Sam Sweet Cherry) Due to import restrictions we are unable to ship Cherry to CA... ‘Sam’ is an early-ripening black sweet cherry prized for its excellent flavor and dependable performance. The fruit is notably crack-resistant in wet weather, making it a strong choice for regions with rainy harvest seasons. A long-time nursery favorite, ‘Sam’ is also valued for its canker resistance, an important trait for eastern growing conditions. More adaptable to eastern climates than ‘Bing,’ ‘Sam’ is also an excellent pollinator for ‘Rainier.’ Trees require a compatible pollinator for fruit set. Note: Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship cherries to California or Europe. Hardiness Zones: 5–7 Pollination: Requires a compatible pollinator (not self-fertile) Spacing: Dwarf: 10' circle Semi-dwarf: 15' circle Standard: 25' circle Ripening: Early season Fruit Type: Black sweet cherry Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Good Disease Resistance: Good Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Good Sun Tolerance: Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Good No Spray: Poor Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Poor Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Well-drained Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
