Carmine Jewel™ Dwarf Cherry
Prunus fruticosa x cerasus
SKU
40545
Extremely hardy and perfect for cold winter areas. Self-fertile, producing large purple-red fruit with dark red flesh and scrumptious, rich flavor, packed with antioxidants. Excellent for eating fresh, superb in pies, preserves,or drying. Dwarf, shrub-like form is perfect for landscape or orchard.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Lore | Carmine Jewel™ Dwarf Cherry is self-fertile, but planting another cherry nearby for cross-pollination will increase fruit yield. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 6½ ft. tall and 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Edible, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Honeysuckle (Lonicera); Currant (Ribes); Lavender (Lavandula); Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata); Lilac (Syringa) |
Provide well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering may be reduced after establishment. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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