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Montmorency Sour Cherry-Tart Juicy Fruit 1.5" cal 15 Gallon

Montmorency Sour Cherry-Tart Juicy Fruit 1.5" cal 15 Gallon

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Prunus avium 'Montmorency' Sour Cherry Information Page
Prunus avium 'Montmorency' Sour Cherry

Prunus avium 'Montmorency' Sour Cherry

Description

The 'Montmorency' Sour Cherry is a popular cultivar known for its tart, juicy cherries that are ideal for pies, preserves, and other culinary uses. This deciduous tree is appreciated not only for its fruit but also for its beautiful spring blossoms and vibrant fall foliage.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for home orchards, culinary gardens, and as a specimen tree in larger landscapes. The fruit is excellent for baking, canning, and making cherry juice.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Prunus avium 'Montmorency'
  • Common Name Common Name: Montmorency Sour Cherry
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 15-20 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Fruit pits can be toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other fruit trees, especially apples and pears

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy loam to clay loam
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from late spring frosts which can damage blossoms
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