Prunus cerasus Griottier Griotte de Montmorency -Tart Cherry Tree

The 'Montmorency' sour cherry tree is an old variety, offering bright red-skinned fruits with juicy and acidic flesh. These Morello cherries are ideal for processing (jams, preserves, brandy). It is a self-fertile variety, not requiring association with another variety for pollination: perfect for small gardens! Flowering starts in April. Preferably plant in autumn for a harvest in June.

The 'Montmorency' Morello cherry tree produces juicy and tasty fruits, with a thin bright red skin and tender flesh, with colourless juice. The acidic flavor of Morello cherries is perfect for processing (jams, preserves, brandy). Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and trace elements.

The 'Montmorency' sour cherry tree is an old variety, originating from the Paris region. In April, 'Montmorency' Morello is covered with small white flowers that appear before the leaves. This variety is self-fertile and does not need to be associated with another variety for pollination. The 'Montmorency' sour cherry tree can be harvested from June. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and present an alternating phenomenon, allowing the tree to replenish its reserves. Fruit production becomes optimal after 6 to 7 years. Harvest 'Montmorency' cherries with the stem to improve their preservation. Cherries should be picked when ripe, as they do not ripen further after harvest.

The sour cherry tree (Prunus cerasus) belongs to the Rosaceae family, like the Sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium). The Cherry tree is a tall shrub, reaching 4 to 5 m in height at maturity. Hardy, it can withstand temperatures down to -20 °C while the flowers fear spring frosts and are damaged from -2 °C. Its fairly spreading habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during summer. Its alternate toothed leaves are shiny and dark green, then take on a lovely reddish hue in autumn before falling. Adapted to all regions of continental Europe, the Cherry tree can be planted on a short grass meadow, at the back of a flower bed, or within an orchard.