North Star cherry

North Star cherry
Genus	Prunus
Species	Prunus × eminens
Cultivar	'North Star'
Breeder	University of Minnesota,

The North Star cherry is a sour cherry tree. ^[1] A dwarf cultivar, it typically grows 8 to 10 feet tall. ^[2] Both the skin and flesh are a deep red. The North Star is excellent for baking, and makes superb wine.

Developed by the University of Minnesota, (the "North Star State"), ^{[3] [4] [5]} it is self-pollinizing (meaning only one tree is necessary). ^[6] Cold-resistant, it is a heavy producer of mahogany-red, medium-sized fruit. ^[7] In recent years, it has become a popular cherry variety for yards and gardens, as well as home cooking. ^{[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]}

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