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Prunus cerasus ssp. morello var. austera
Morello Cherry
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Prunus cerasus ssp. morello var. austera |
| Principal Common Name | Morello Cherry |
| Common Name(s) | |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Shrub or small tree with white to pink flowers producing sour bright red fruit suitable for cooking. This is an extremely prolific sour cherry. It bears very juicy dark red fruit, ideal for cooking, pies, jam making and even wine. This cherry is self-fertile. Juice from the fruit is dark red. |
| General Comments | |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Northern Hemisphere, origin unknown |
| Height Range | 6 - 20 FT |
| Spread Range | 8 - 30 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Gray under-side : Medium Green |
| Leaf Texture | Medium : Serrate : Smooth |
| Form | Edible : Shrub : Small Tree |
| Flower Color | Pink : White : White with a blush of pink |
| Flower Time | Spring |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Average |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Acid : Loam : Moist : Sandy : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Attracts Bees : Cold Tolerant : Color : Edible : Flower : Frost tolerant : Insect resistant |
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