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Close up of Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry, various round red cherries emerging from green conical shaped foliage

 ONE OF THE SWEETEST CHERRIES ON THE MARKET 

FEATURES:

  • Early to mid spring blooms appear white with a light sweet scent 
  • Spring and summer foliage appears simple and green 
  • Super sweet and perfect for making your own maraschino cherries 
  • Spring provides wonderful pollinating abilities 
  • Enjoy beautiful blooms and tasty fruits by planting this tree anywhere full sun is found 
  • Pollination partners are Bing, Stella, or Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry for the best harvest
  • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships in a plant-safe designed box
  • Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: LA

Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Mature Height: 12-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 10-12' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 10-15' apart

Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry Bare Root

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Prunus avium 'Emperor Francis'

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 ONE OF THE SWEETEST CHERRIES ON THE MARKET 

FEATURES:

  • Early to mid spring blooms appear white with a light sweet scent 
  • Spring and summer foliage appears simple and green 
  • Super sweet and perfect for making your own maraschino cherries 
  • Spring provides wonderful pollinating abilities 
  • Enjoy beautiful blooms and tasty fruits by planting this tree anywhere full sun is found 
  • Pollination partners are Bing, Stella, or Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry for the best harvest
  • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships in a plant-safe designed box
  • Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: LA

Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Mature Height: 12-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 10-12' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 10-15' apart

Why plant Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry Bare Root?

Super sweet Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry is a hallmark within the sweet cherry varieties. This is THE choice sweet cherry for making maraschino cherries - a sweet treat for you and a fresh treat to sate your sweet tooth! One of the sweetest cherries on the market, Emperor Francis makes healthy snacking on fresh fruit as delicious as eating candy. You will need to plant a pollinator cherry to ensure that you produce cherries. Some great pollinator choices would be Stella Sweet Cherry or Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry.

A long-standing variety, Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry has not only been around for a long time, but has also made considerable contributions to the development of new sweet cherry varieties. Originating in the United Kingdom around the 1900's, Emperor Francis has since travelled the world and is popular everywhere it's planted. Emperor Francis became extremely important in the 1990's when developing a self-fertile sweet cherry was in the process. Although not a self-fertile tree, Emperor Francis has lent a branch in siring new sweet cherry varieties that are self-fertile. Still popular today, Emperor Francis is a great history-rich tree to add to the landscape while also providing a snack for long history studies.

Planting Zones

Hardiness Zone: 5-8

How To Plant Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry Bare Root

Cherries are fast-growing trees, but keeping them in prime condition can be a bit of a challenge, as they are subject to a fair number of pests and diseases that find Cherries as appealing as we do. Smart cultural practices will go a long way towards keeping your Emperor Francis Sweet Cherry Tree healthy and productive. Plant it in an open, sunny site in soil that's fertile and well drained. Provide regular irrigation during establishment and in periods of drought and mulch around the tree annually with shredded bark or wood chips to maintain even moisture and to moderate temperatures in the root zone. Be on the lookout for any potential problems and remove and destroy diseased fruits, leaves, or branches. You will need another variety of Sweet Cherry Tree in the vicinity to pollinate Bing's flowers. Our knowledgeable support team will be happy to answer any specific questions you may have at grower@bowerandbranch.com, so don't be afraid to give fruit-growing a try!

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