Early Richmond Tart Cherry

Prunus cerasus 'Early Richmond'

Early Richmond Tart Cherry is a medium size, juicy, bright red fruit with thin, light red skin. The trees are strong, helthy, self-pollinating heavy producers. This is the leading sour variety that ripens at lease one week prior to other pie cherries, like Montmorency.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus cerasus 'Early Richmond' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Early Richmond can be planted, grown and treated like a Montmorency. The tree is vigorous and self-fertile, requiring no pollinator. The tree is hardy and very productive.

A Little History about Early Richmond Tart Cherry Early Richmond is also known as the English Pie Cherry and may be an earlier ripening mutation of Montmorency, which originated in France. They resemble each other in almost all ways except harvest time.

Prunus cerasus 'Early Richmond' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Self-fertile	Disease Resistance • Crack resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Very productive • Spreading habit
Harvest Period • Mid-season	Other Attributes • Very juicy • Very tart • Short shelf-life	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • Juice or Cider • Canning or freezing • Cooking or baking • Good for pies