Santina™ Sweet Cherry Tree
Prunus avium 'Santina'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Santina™ Sweet Cherry Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 5 - 8
Get a jump start on your Cherry harvest with the early-season Santina™ Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Santina') from Nature Hills! Bursting onto the scene with lush long Cherry tree foliage, weeping habit, and fragrant drifts of pink blossoms as early as April, the Santina™ Cherry will already make planting one worthwhile!
But then comes the sweet heart-shaped fruit that is super dark red inside and out Santina™ Cherries are slightly sweet and great for all your summer recipes! Very early season, the crisp flesh resists cracking and hangs on the tree for an extended time so you can harvest in stages!
A self-fertile Sweet Cherry Tree, Santina™ allows for edible landscaping without needing a second tree throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 - 8. Upright and slim, the weeping form grows 15-20 tall and only spreads 12-15 feet wide.
Planting and Application:
Santina™ Sweet Cherry Trees are gorgeous trees that set a crop of delicious fruit successfully without a pollinator. So go ahead and drop one in your front lawn as a flowering specimen tree! Everyone does better with a friend, so you can create groupings of Santina™ Cherry Trees to help maximize pollination between them all for an even bigger impact on your curb appeal, and a larger harvest!
Keep your tree as a low shrub form, with its branches low to the ground. You can trim this tree smaller or even keep it as a short shrub with the branches to the ground for easier harvest and to save space! This way you can include it in your hedgerow or linear orchard hedge that double as screening and property division!
The birds will love you and harvesting the delectable fruit will be easier! Covering your tree with Bird Netting will be easier if you aren't willing to share! Let your Satina™ grow to full height and enjoy a large shade tree around your seating areas or backyard entertaining hotspots, enjoying cool shade and tasty fresh treats within arms reach! Coral Red Blushed Glossy Fruit
- Fragrant Pink Blooms In Early Spring
- Lush Green Leaves & Weeping Habit
- Early Season Harvest
- Crisp Sweet Heart-Shaped Dark Red Cherries
- Crack-Resistant & Extended Harvest Time
- Great Shade & Specimen Tree & Edible Landscaping
#ProPlantTips for Care
Plant your Cherry Tree in full sun for the most flowers and fruit, planted in a well-drained enriched environment with ample moisture access. All plants appreciate some of Nature Hills Root Booster used during planting and top-dressed with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch chips over the root system to hold in moisture and insulate the roots. Fruit trees also need regular moisture access and scheduled fertilizer routines as well.
When dormant in the late winter or early spring is the best time to prune your Cherry Tree, after fruiting works well for light pruning and shaping, but late winter is best for thinning. Ask the County Extension Office in your area for the best pruning times to prevent disease spread.
- Full Sun
- Regular Moisture Access & Mulched Beds
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Summer/Dormancy
- 700 Chill Hours
Early blooms and early fruit, the self-fertile Santina™ Sweet Cherry Tree is a fruit tree wonder! Order your own at Nature Hills Nursery today and enjoy healthy treats grown in your own yard sooner!
