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Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called tart cherry, sour cherry, morello cherry
Tart cherry trees offer an important early-season nectar and pollen source for honeybees, coinciding with colony expansion needs, with peak bloom typically in April to May. They support significant foraging activity but require careful management to avoid fungicide applications during bloom, which can harm bees. As cultivated trees, they may need protection from birds and diseases to maintain bloom reliability.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | April–May |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
| Duration | ~1 week |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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