Cherry x 'Montmorency'

Cherry x 'Montmorency': Bright Sour Cherries for the Pie Kitchen

Montmorency produces bright red cherries with juicy amber flesh and a tart flavour. Its July crop makes it an especially useful selection for anyone who enjoys traditional cherry pies.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 5-6 m
• Spread: 4-5 m
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: A productive choice for baking and other sour-cherry recipes. The bright fruit and spring flowers also bring seasonal colour to a working orchard.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with good drainage. Keep moisture steady as cherries develop and gather them at full colour. Prune to maintain air circulation and remove damaged wood without stripping away all fruiting growth.