Cherry – Early Rivers (Prunus avium ‘Early Rivers’)
Cherry – Early Rivers (Prunus avium ‘Early Rivers’)
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Cherry ‘Early Rivers’ is a beautiful deciduous fruiting tree valued for its early-season display of fragrant white blossom and abundant dark red cherries. In spring, the branches become covered in delicate flowers that provide an important source of nectar for honeybees and other pollinators.
Following flowering, the tree produces plentiful dark red cherries that ripen progressively, allowing for two or three harvests throughout the season. In autumn, the foliage develops attractive yellow and red tones, adding another layer of seasonal interest. As a self-sterile cultivar, ‘Early Rivers’ requires a suitable compatible cherry variety nearby for reliable fruit production.

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Mature height
4 to 8m
Mature width
3 to 6m
Spacing
4 to 6m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
White spring flowers, dark red cherries and yellow to red autumn foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Early spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Medium; provide regular watering while establishing, prune appropriately to maintain structure and grow with a compatible pollinating cherry variety
Root System
Strong, spreading root system suited to deep, fertile and well-drained soil