- Family :
- Rosaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 3b
- Exposition :
- Sun
- Height at maturity :
- 5 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 4 m
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal, rounded
- Fertility :
- Self fertile
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- None
- Growth rate :
- High
- Soil and moisture :
- Rich and well drained.
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Susceptible to aphids, gummosis, ugly nest caterpillar and black knot.
- Special comments :
- Very rustic in Quebec. Fruits are great for jams and morello cherries. Excellent tree for a city garden or a small yard.Water well when planting and regularly during periods of drought in the first few years.
- Photo sources :
- https://pepinieresavio.com/produits/cerisier-meteor
