Montmorency Tart Cherry

Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'

Grandpa's Choice™ Montmorency Tart Cherry has long been recognized as the standard of the tart cherry industry. The fruit is bright red, medium in size and have a clear, juicy flesh. The trees are self-fruitful, winter hardy, very productive and ripen in late June.

Pricing

Montmorency Tart Cherry on Semi-Standard (Mahaleb) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $19.99 Montmorency Tart Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $21.99

Height 12-18 Feet

Spread 10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Montmorency is self-fertile and requires no pollinator. The tree is vigorous and easy to grow. It is somewhat susceptible to cherry leaf spot, so try to control it as long as possible, but if it drops its leaves earlier in the summer, do not dispair, the tree will almost always come back with a nice crop the next year.

A Little History Originated in France in the 17th Century and introduced to the United States in 1760. Grandpa grew and picked many Montmorency as a kid, and was glad when mechanical harvesting came along in the 1960's. Sure took the drudgery out of picking in the hot July days.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Self-fertile • Early blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive	Harvest Period • Concentrated harvest • Early season
Other Attributes • Grandpa's Choice™ • Very tart	Site Requirements • Very hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Juice or Cider