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Cherry, Romance 'Cupid' Tart Cherry, 5 gal (24-30 in)
Cherry, Romance 'Cupid' Tart Cherry, 5 gal (24-30 in)

Cherry, Romance 'Cupid' Tart Cherry, 5 gal (24-30 in)

SKU #'s

  • 1021500
$106.99
Size
  • Delivery Available with Online Checkout
  • Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
  • Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
  • Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's

An early blooming shrub form tart cherry.

Tree Features:

   Bloom Color: White 
   Bloom Time: mid Spring
   Mature Height: 6-8 ft
   Mature Spread: 4-5 ft
   Harvest: Oversized fruit in late August
   Zone: 2-8
   Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by a different variety of mid Spring bloom cherry tree within 50 feet will bear more fruit. 

   Placement: Full Sun 

Nursery Stock Specifications:

               Pot Size: 5 gallon

               Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Fruit Profile:

   Color:  Dark red, almost black
   Texture: Juicy
   Taste: Sweet, slightly tart
   Cooking: Excellent for pies and preserves, eating fresh

   Origin: Canada

Other notes:

  • Extremely cold hardy
  • Oval-shaped leaves that are glossy green and turn yellow in the fall
  • It's highly tolerant of urban pollution

    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. 
    • The Cupid cherry tree prefers moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil types and pH levels. 

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