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

Sour Cherry 'Morellenfeuer' (Prunus cerasus, Colt rootstock)

Overview

‘Morellenfeuer’ is a German cooking cherry producing heavy crops of dark red, sharp fruits ideal for pies, jam and juice. It is generally self-fertile and crops well even in cooler climates.

Key Features

• Excellent for cooking, baking and preserving
• Self-fertile in most conditions
• Heavy cropping and reliable
• Attractive spring blossom

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates slightly heavier soils better than sweet cherries. in a position with Full sun, though it will tolerate very light shade.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Prune in summer immediately after harvest to avoid silver leaf disease.
• Thin congested growth to improve airflow.
• Mulch annually to help retain soil moisture.

Size & Growth Timeline

On Colt rootstock, expect a tree around 3.5–4m tall and wide in 5–7 years.

Harvest

Fruits ripen in mid-summer and are best used cooked or preserved to balance their sharpness.

Perfect For…

• Jam, pie and dessert making
• Cooler and wetter gardens
• Gardeners who enjoy baking and preserving