Early Richmond Tart Cherry
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.
Pricing
Height10-15 Feet
|
 |
Spread10-14 Feet
|
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
|
 |
|
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsEarly 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 HistoryEarly 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.
|
Characteristics & Attributes
|
Bloom Character
|
Disease Resistance
|
Fruit Characteristics
|
Growth Rate/Habit
| • |
Average vigor |
| • |
Very productive |
| • |
Spreading habit |
|
|
Harvest Period
|
Other Attributes
| • |
Very tart |
| • |
Short shelf-life |
| • |
Very juicy |
|
Site Requirements
| • |
Full Sun |
| • |
Winter hardy |
|
Skill Required
|
|
Uses
| • |
Canning or freezing |
| • |
Cooking or baking |
| • |
Good for pies |
| • |
Juice or Cider |
|