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.
Details
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
Common Name
Montmorency Semi Dwarf Sour Cherry
Hardiness Zone
- 4a
Appearance
Max Height
20 feet
Max Spread
15 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Dark Green
Fall Colour
- Orange
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Mid Summer
Edible Use
- Cooking
- Baking
- Preserves
- Juice Making
Fruit Colour
- Cherry Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring
Moisture
Average to Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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