Montmorency Tart Cherry
Montmorency Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
Grandpa's Choice™ Montmorency Tart Cherry has long been recognized as the standard of the tart cherry industry. The fruit is bright red, medium in size and have a clear, juicy flesh. The trees are self-fruitful, winter hardy, very productive and ripen in late June.
Pricing
Height12-18 Feet
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Spread10-15 Feet
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsMontmorency is self-fertile and requires no pollinator. The tree is vigorous and easy to grow. It is somewhat susceptible to cherry leaf spot, so try to control it as long as possible, but if it drops its leaves earlier in the summer, do not dispair, the tree will almost always come back with a nice crop the next year.
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A Little HistoryOriginated in France in the 17th Century and introduced to the United States in 1760. Grandpa grew and picked many Montmorency as a kid, and was glad when mechanical harvesting came along in the 1960's. Sure took the drudgery out of picking in the hot July days.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Self-fertile |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very productive |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Harvest Period
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Concentrated harvest |
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Early season |
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Other Attributes
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Very tart |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Juice or Cider |
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Canning or freezing |
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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