Starkspur® Montmorency Sour Cherry Tree

Description

The most popular cherry in the USA! Oh, the pies that this mighty little red cherry produces! It’s flat-out the best pie cherry ever developed. Mouthwatering pies, succulent cobblers. Don’t get us started! Compact trees bear armloads of ripe, tangy cherries in mid-June.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Fruit Color	Red
Fruit Size	Medium
Hardiness Zone Range	4 - 7
Pollination	Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest	June
Shade/Sun	Full Sun

Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Tangy
Texture	Firm
Years to Bear	3 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 7

My Hardiness Zone 6B

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.