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English Morello Tart Cherry

English Morello Tart Cherry

Prunus cerasus 'English Morello'

English Morello is an antique tart cherry variety known for its cold hardiness and heavy cropping. Its medium size cherries have dark red flesh and juice. It is very productive and ripens about 10 days after Montmorency.

English Morello Tart Cherry Pricing

Item # Description Price
1707 English Morello Cherry on Semi-standard (Mahaleb) root, Large 1/2"-5/8" caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

8-12 Feet

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Spread

8-10 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Prunus cerasus 'English Morello'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

English Morello is much less vigorous than Montmorency, so is a good variety for a smaller garden space or for along a wall. Self-fertile, requiring no pollinator.

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A Little History about English Morello Tart Cherry

In England, where English Morello, is often grown along walls, gardeners often allow it to be well shaded, which can have the effect of delaying its ripening until fall. An interesting idea!

Prunus cerasus 'English Morello' Characteristics & Attributes

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