Montmorency Cherry
Prunus 'Montmorency'
A popular commercial fruit tree, the ideal size for backyard orchards; showy white flowers in spring followed by loads of bright red sour cherries in mid summer, excellent for pies and jam; needs full sun and well-drained soil, self-pollinating
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Planting and Growing
Montmorency Cherry will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity | with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground | and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This is a self-pollinating variety | so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit.
This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions | but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Keep moisture level average to moist
20'Hx15'W
Flowers are white, highly fragrant
Flowers in mid spring
Sour fruit is great for cooking; baking; preserves; juice
Harvest in mid summer
Attracts birds
Fall color is orange
Zone 4a
Known to be safe
Likes well drained soil
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