These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. A exceptional self fertile variety of Cherry bearing dark red fruit and ready for a late July harvest. Growing Details Common Name: Stella Genus: Prunus Species: Avium Cultivar: Stella Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist Description A vigorous grower, starting with an upright habit, spreading as it matures. An early and prolific cropper that also makes a good pollinator for other cherries.Grows well in deep, moist but well drained soil and in full sun, this cherry is very productive when grown in a sheltered situation. Pollination: It is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner For better fruiting plant a compatible partner: Morello, Van As with all trees from the prunus family, the leaves will start to appear autumnal and slightly shabby from mid June onwards. This is not a disease, but is mainly due to this years contrasting weather conditions and will not affect the performance of the tree.