Self pollinating, very large, dark red cherries that compare to the size of a sweet cherry rather than a sour cherry. Great for fresh eating, juicing, and preserves. Self-pollinating. Requires a moist, well-drained soil.

Sweet Thing produces some of the highest quality sour cherries that the University of Saskatchewan has seen. Comes from the linage of ‘Carmen Jewel’ and ‘Erdi Jubileum’, and may even contain heritage from Hungarian sweet cherry. Rick Sawatzky’s favourite for eating quality while using for research.

Fruit tend to be large and are excellent for fresh eating, juicing and deserts. Large burgundy fruits in the range of 5 to 6 grams, sweeter and firmer than most sour cherries. Self-pollinating, but benefits from cross-pollination.

Height: 5-8ft

Spread: 4-6ft

Zone 4 (more testing required to be considered a true zone 3)