Printed at http://www.historyland.com/index.cfm/

 

Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency' - Montmorency Tart (sour) Cherry

Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'

Montmorency Cherry

Categories: Fruit

The most popular cherry for making cherry pies. Blooms in early May and ripens in early July with an abundant bounty of fruit. Full sun, adapts to a variety of soil types. The tree is self-fertile and produces large sized, dark red cherries with a good tangy flavor.


We offer Montmorency 1"+ caliper in a 15 gallon container.


More About Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'

  • Self polinating.
  • Ideal polinator for sweet cherries.

Interesting Notes:

GROWN SAFE™,  For your safety and peace of mind, we give you our word that for at least the past twelve months the only pest controls used on our fruit and berries are those listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMR) for organic fruit and berry production.


Montmorency Cherry Growing and Maintenance Tips

Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Protect


Height:

20-25 Feet

Spread:

15-20 Feet

Spacing:

25-35 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency' Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife

  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture

  • Average Water

Attributes

  • Edible

Habit

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Genus Overview: Prunus

Common Name: Fruit

As our world is changing so are we. Gardens have always been in two categories, one for food the other for beauty. More and more these categories are becoming one. Landscaping with edible is becoming increasingly popular.  Not only is there beauty but there is an added benefit of healthy homegrown items. Apartment living can also benefit from smaller plants from vegetables and blueberries to strawberry and everything in between can be grown in pots on patios or balconies. The fruit trees we offer are semi-dwarf.