Montmorency Cherry Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Montmorency Cherry is a very popular medium to large-sized cherry tree with a rounded shape and upright, spreading branches. This tree produces intense, persistent fruit perfect for pies and jams. It typically grows 12-18 feet tall and 20 feet wide at maturity. The tree does best in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires good pruning to produce a good crop of cherries.
Common Name |
Sour Cherry or Tart Cherry
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Plant Type
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Fruits
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
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Genus
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Prunus
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Montmorency Cherry Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Montmorency Cherry.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Montmorency Cherry needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Montmorency Cherry needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Montmorency Cherry Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Montmorency Cherry to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Montmorency Cherry prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Montmorency Cherry Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Montmorency Cherry. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Montmorency Cherry plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Montmorency Cherry Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Montmorency Cherry plant. |
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Maximum Height |
216 Inches or
6 meters
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Spread |
288 Inches or
8 meters
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Color |
Green
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Montmorency Cherry toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Traditional Garden
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Montmorency Cherry Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Montmorency Cherry, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Montmorency Cherry Native Region |
Find out where the Montmorency Cherry plant originated. |
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Country |
France
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