If you’re looking for a reliable sweet cherry tree that delivers abundant harvests of plump, juicy fruit, ‘Sam’ is an excellent choice! Beloved by gardeners and commercial growers alike, this tree combines exceptional fruit quality with hardiness and adaptability. A very consistent performer, Sam produces high yields of large, purple cherries with a glossy skin and firm, juicy flesh. Similar in taste and appearance to Bing, Sam is slightly more tangy, making it a great choice for baking and preserving. This variety has proved itself to be incredibly resistant to cracking. Sam is not self-pollinating; to ensure fruiting, plant with another compatible sweet cherry, such as Bing, Angela or Black Gold. Sam matures at a height of 15 - 20 ft, but with consistent pruning it can be kept at a more moderate height. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8.
