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Montmorency Semi-dwarf Sour Cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency' [semi-dwarf]

Also Known As

  • Prunus 'Montmorency Semi-dwarf'
  • Prunus avium 'Mountmorency'
  • Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
  • Pie Cherry
  • Sour Cherry
  • Sour Cherry

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 20'-40'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Montmorency Semi-dwarf Sour Cherry plant details

Montmorency Semi-dwarf Sour Cherry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Montmorency Semi-dwarf Sour Cherry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible fruit

GROWING CONDITIONS for Montmorency Semi-dwarf Sour Cherry

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine gift from the Montmorency Valley of France, this hardy, vigorous, disease-resistant tree produces masses of beautiful bright-white flowers in spring which become heavy crops of large, bright-red summer cherries with amber flesh, the fruit is deliciously tart and is one of the best for canning, cobblers and pies; a very heavy producer eventually reaching 20-30'; this tree is self-fertile so only one is required. S/M
Medium-large red fruit harvest mid-late July. Self-fertile. Zones 4-9

Gardening facts about Montmorency Semi-dwarf Sour Cherry plant

How to Grow Montmorency Semi-dwarf Sour Cherry

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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