Compact Stella Cherry - Prunus avium sp.&lt;br /&gt;
Large fruit.  Dark red skin, turning nearly black when fully ripe.  Firm, sweet, dark red flesh with good flavor and texture.  Has all the outstanding characteristics of Stella but in a smaller growing tree.  Mature height 10-12 feet.  Resistant to cracking, appears to be less affected by many problems associated with rain near harvest time compared to other varieties.  Tree bears at a young age.  Self-fertile.  Good pollinizer for all sweet cherries.  Ripens: Mid-season, slightly later than Stella.  Requires 700-800 hours chilling.