Cherry, Montmorency - Tart Cherry, 7 gal (5-6 ft)

2026-04-21T16:02:55-04:00

Type: Live Goods
Price: 119.99

'Montmorency' is, by far, the most widely grown 'sour cherry' or 'pie cherry' tree in America with nearly 100 years of fruiting history.

Tree Features:

Bloom Color: White & fragrant

Bloom Time: late April

Mature Height: 12-20 ft

Mature Spread: 12-20 ft

Harvest: Sizable fruit in July or August

Zone: 3-8

Pollination: Self-fruitful, but cross-pollination by a different variety of mid Spring cherry tree within 50 feet will bear more fruit.

Placement: Full Sun

Nursery Stock Specifications:

Pot Size: 7 gallon

Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Fruit Profile:
Color: Dark red fruit

Texture: Firm yellow flesh
Taste: Tart & tangy, but sweet if left on the tree to really ripen

Cooking: Perfect for pies and baked goods, these cherries are also quite good eating fresh especially if left on the tree until almost overripe to attain the highest sugar content possible

Origin: Paris

Other notes:

Once picked, the fruit doesn't last long but its perfect for preserves and jams.

Care:

Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)

Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work) our tree.