Montmorency Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
Description | The most popular sour cherry grown in America; perfect for pies and preserves. An abundance of white flower clusters bloom in mid-spring, followed by a heavy crop of bright red cherries with yellow flesh in early-mid summer. Self-fertile: does not require a pollinator, but planting several trees is recommended for better cross-pollination. Chill requirement: 700 hours. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Reaches 12 to 18 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Showy Fruit |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Shade Tree |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Care | Provide humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune in winter while dormant for shape and structure. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 6002 North Rural Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 -
Sullivan Do-It Center 6955 N. Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 -
Lowe's 8801 East 25th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
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