Fruit characteristics: cherry size is large, round, the average fruit weight is 11.6g. The skin is dark red to black, bright and attractive. The fruit meat is hard, the taste is moderate sour and sweet, and the soluble solid content is 19.2%. How to Care for Mazzard Cherry Trees: These trees grow well in thick moist soil with proper drainage. Water weekly. Fertilize in springtime or compost throughout the year. Plan to plant the tree in full sun to partial shade. If in a hotter climate, ensure it grows in a partially shaded area (or under the shade of a larger tree). If potting, ensure a very large pot (20 gal or more). Mulching is preferred but not required. Germination Procedure: Place the seeds in a cup of water for 24 hours. Rinse the seeds. Repeat one more time. Next, if not planting in summer for spring sprouting simulate the season changes with stratification measures as follows: Apply 2 months of warm stratification. Next, 3 months cold stratification. Sow seeds at a 1 inch depth.