Romeo™ Sour Cherry

Prunus cerasus 'Romeo'

Pronunciation: PROO-nus KER-uh-sus
SKU #40546
3-8

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Beautiful clusters of fragrant, white, self-pollinating flowers in mid-spring. Abundant clusters of dark purple-red fruit in midsummer. Glossy green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Excellent variety for cooking, baking, and canning. Wonderful flavor for jellies and jams. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 8 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Bloom TimeSpring, followed by summer fruit.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLilac (Syringa); Honeysuckle (Lonicera); Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Currant (Ribes); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care InstructionsPrefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an organic fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually in late winter to shape.
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Bloom TimeSpring, followed by summer fruit.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLilac (Syringa); Honeysuckle (Lonicera); Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Currant (Ribes); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an organic fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually in late winter to shape.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.