Cherry (Organic Grown) - Prunus cerasus Morellenfeuer - 5ltr

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Prunus cerasus 'Morellenfeuer' – Organic Grown (5 Litre Pot)

Plant Highlights: Organic-grown sour cherry • White spring blossom • Rich red cooking and preserving cherries • Compact tree for gardens and orchards • Attractive blossom for pollinating insects

Overview

Prunus cerasus 'Morellenfeuer' is a traditional sour cherry grown for its richly flavoured dark red fruit, prized for cooking, baking, preserves and juice. In spring, the tree is covered with masses of white blossom before developing a reliable crop of cherries in summer. Organic production makes it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow fruit using organic principles from the very beginning.

Sour cherries have a naturally tart flavour that softens beautifully when cooked, making them a classic choice for pies, tarts, jams and compotes. As well as being productive, the tree offers seasonal interest with spring flowers, summer fruit and attractive autumn foliage.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position to encourage the best flowering and fruit production. Sour cherries tolerate a range of fertile, well-drained soils but benefit from consistent moisture during dry spells while fruit is developing. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping the mulch clear of the trunk.

Water newly planted trees until well established, then only during prolonged dry weather.

Wildlife

The spring blossom provides an early source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects. The fruit may also attract garden birds if left on the tree.

Pruning

Prune only as needed during summer after fruiting to maintain shape, remove damaged or crossing branches and improve air circulation. Avoid routine winter pruning of cherries.

Product Information

• Organic-grown plant.
• Supplied in a 5 litre pot.
• Deciduous fruit tree.
• Produces tart cherries suited to cooking, baking and preserving.
• Best grown in a sunny position with well-drained soil.

Good to Know: The supplied 5 litre pot refers to the container size at the time of sale and not the mature size of the tree. Mature height and spread depend on the rootstock, which has not been specified.