Red Montmorency Sour Cherry Tree Seeds - Fruit Plant

Red Montmorency Sour Cherry is a hardy deciduous fruit tree prized for its abundant crops of bright red tart cherries and attractive spring blossoms. It is well suited to home orchards, edible landscapes, and backyard gardens. The tree thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and produces fragrant white flowers in spring followed by flavorful cherries in early to mid-summer. Its reliable productivity and ornamental beauty make it a popular choice for both fresh processing and landscape use.

Features

• Hardy deciduous fruit tree
• Produces bright red tart cherries
• Showy white spring blossoms
• Ideal for home orchards and edible landscapes
• Cold-hardy and productive
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for preserves, pies, juices, and freezing

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
• Common Name (US): Montmorency Sour Cherry
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Fruit Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous fruit tree
• USDA Zones: 4–7
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: September–November or February–April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 90–180 days; cold stratification at 34–41°F (1–5°C) for 90–120 days is recommended before sowing
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then water regularly during dry periods
• Mature Plant Size: 15–20 feet tall, 15–20 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 15–20 feet apart