Cherry Trees

Prunus 'Cupid' - The Cupid Cherry is a small tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. The cherries that are produced are dark red with black overtone, which are usually ready for picking in late summer. The cherries are sweet and have a juicy texture. Best suited for fresh eating and processing.

The Cupid Cherry is a deciduous tree that can grow to be about 10 ft tall, and a spread of 5 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and is a self-pollinating variety. The leaves are an oval shape, and are a glossy green color that turn yellow in the fall. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution, not particular to soil type of pH, and does best in average to evenly moist soil conditions. Zone 2. Full sun. Blooms April-May. Harvest time is late August. Self-fertile but does better in pairs (Romeo). H. 6'-9'.

Prunus 'Evans' - A compact fruit tree, Alberta introduction; showy white flowers in spring followed by loads of bright red sour cherries in mid summer, excellent for pies and jam; needs full sun and well-drained soil, self-pollinating; extremely hardy. Dwarf variety.

Edible Qualities

Evans Cherry is a small tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces cherry red round fruit (technically 'drupes') which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a sour taste and a fleshy texture.

The fruit are most often used in the following ways:

• Cooking
• Baking
• Preserves

Features & Attributes

Evans Cherry is bathed in stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers along the branches in mid spring before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. The fruits are showy cherry red drupes carried in abundance in mid summer. The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways, and may require occasional clean-up. The smooth dark red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

This is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Evans Cherry is suitable for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Orchard/Edible Landscaping

Planting & Growing

Evans Cherry will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit.

This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. Zone 4. Full sun. Bloom time is April-May. Harvest time is late August. Self-fertile but does better in pairs. H. 10'.

Prunus 'Juliet' - Enjoy bountiful harvests of delicious fruits from an easy to reach, compact plant. White spring blossoms provide an attractive display, followed by clusters of dark red, sour-sweet fruit which ripen in late summer. During trials, Juliet was always first or close second in sweetness and ranked the best flavour for fresh eating directly from the tree when allowed to ripen. Great for processing and fresh eating. Part of the University of Saskatchewan Romance Series (2004). Although sour is in their name, they can be surprisingly sweet when harvested at the right stage of ripeness. Grows well as a bushy hedge instead of pruning into a single-trunked tree. Zone 2. Full sun. Bloom time is April-May and harvest time is Mid August. Self-fertile but does better in pairs. H. 6'-9'. Sour. Dwarf variety.

Prunus 'Romeo' - The Romeo variety produces dark red, juicy cherries that are more tart than sweet but have a delicious flavor. The juiciness makes them great for pressing into juice, but you can also eat these cherries fresh and bake with them.

Romeo grows like a shrub and only to 6 or 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m.) in height.

Grow your Romeo cherry tree in a spot with full sun and in soil that drains well and is slightly acidic. Cherries prefer to have moist soil but not standing water, so they will need regular watering during the growing season, especially in the first two to three years. Take special care to water the tree during dry spells in the summer. Prune during the winter or early spring before new growth appears to keep a neat and tidy shape and to ensure good air flow between branches.

Your Romeo cherry is self-pollinating (but does better in pairs), which means it will set fruit without having another cherry variety nearby to pollinate it. However, having that additional variety will improve pollination and result in more fruit. Harvest Romeo cherry fruits when they are ripe or just before ripening. They should be ready around the end of August or early in September. Other varieties of prairie cherry, like Carmine Jewel, are ready as much as a month earlier, so if you plant more than one type, you can get a more continuous harvest. Zone 2. Blooms April-May and harvest time is early September. Sour. Dwarf variety.

Prunus 'Montmorency' - A popular commercial fruit tree, the ideal size for backyard orchards; showy white flowers in spring followed by loads of bright red sour cherries in mid summer, excellent for pies and jam; needs full sun and well-drained soil, self-pollinating

Edible Qualities

Montmorency Cherry is a small tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces cherry red round fruit (technically 'drupes') with yellow flesh which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a sour taste and a firm texture.

The fruit are most often used in the following ways:

• Cooking
• Baking
• Preserves
• Juice-Making

Features & Attributes

Montmorency Cherry is clothed in stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers along the branches in mid spring before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. The fruits are showy cherry red drupes carried in abundance in mid summer. The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways, and may require occasional clean-up. The smooth dark red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

This is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Montmorency Cherry is suitable for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Orchard/Edible Landscaping

Planting & Growing

Montmorency Cherry will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit.

This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. Zone 4. Full sun. Blooms April-May. Harvest time is late July. Self-fertile but does better in pairs. Sour.

Prunus 'Van' - A popular commercial fruit tree smothered in showy white flowers in spring followed by sweet dark red cherries, tall and upright, best for larger landscapes; needs full sun, well drained soil and a pollinator, be prepared to fight the birds for fruit

Edible Qualities

Van Cherry is a large tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces dark red round fruit (technically 'drupes') with deep purple overtones and red flesh which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a sweet taste and a firm texture.

The fruit are most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Cooking
• Baking
• Preserves

Features & Attributes

Van Cherry is draped in stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers hanging below the branches in early spring before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn yellow in fall. The fruits are showy dark red drupes with deep purple overtones, which are carried in abundance in mid summer. The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways, and may require occasional clean-up. The smooth dark red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

This is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Disease

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Van Cherry is suitable for the following landscape applications;

• Shade
• Orchard/Edible Landscaping

Planting & Growing

Van Cherry will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 40 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 6 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit.

This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Zone 4. Full sun. Blooms April-May. Harvest time is Early September. Sour. Self-fertile but does better in pairs.