Montmorency Cherry Tree - Free

Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'

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Montmorency Cherry Tree
Family : 
Rosaceae
Origin : 
Horticultural
Hardiness : 
3b
Exposition : 
Full sun
Height at maturity : 
5 m
Spread at maturity : 
4 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
None
Tree size : 
Small
Crown shape : 
Rounded
Roots : 
Intermediate
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Moderately moist, well-drained soil
Fertility : 
Self-fertile but more productive with another Prunus cerasus nearby e.g. Meteor, Evans
Tolerance to road salt : 
Low
Tolerance to pollution  : 
Low
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Low
Tolerance to compaction  : 
Low
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
May suffer from aphids, winter moth caterpillars, pear and cherry slugworm, silver leaf, bacterial canker, brown rot and blossom wilt.
Special comments : 
The fruits are used for fresh consumption, preservation, jellies, pies and jams.

LEAVES

Features leathery, elliptic leaves with acute tips that are smooth and
dark green on top, measure 3″ long and are double-toothed on the margin.

FLOWERS

Blooms late, with white flowers clustered on 2–4″ long pedicels.

FRUITS

The medium-large, bright red fruit has a firm yellow flesh; clear juice; and a rich, tart flavor. Ripens in late June.

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