CHERRY MONTMORENCY / MONTMORENCY CHERRY

CHERRY ‘MONTMORENCY’ / MONTMORENCY CHERRY

The Classic Tart Cherry for Pies, Jams, and More
Cherry ‘Montmorency’ is the most popular tart cherry variety, known for its bright red fruit and exceptional flavor. Its tart cherries are perfect for baking, particularly in pies, as well as making jams, jellies, and sauces. As a high-yielding, hardy tree, ‘Montmorency’ is a reliable choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers. Its attractive white blossoms in spring and vibrant green leaves provide ornamental value, while its delicious fruit ensures a great harvest each year.

Why Choose Cherry ‘Montmorency’?

Comparison: 'Montmorency' is the gold standard for tart cherries, widely preferred for its culinary uses, particularly for pies and preserves. It’s more tart than sweet cherry varieties, making it perfect for recipes where a sharper flavor is desired. Its higher yield and cold hardiness also set it apart from other varieties.

Companions: ‘Montmorency’ pairs well with other tart cherries or sweet cherries like ‘Stella’ for cross-pollination, which can enhance fruit size and yield. Planting it near other fruit trees or berry bushes can create a diverse and fruitful garden.

Key Features:

Tart, Flavorful Cherries: Produces bright red, tart cherries that are ideal for baking, making preserves, or fresh use.

High Yield: ‘Montmorency’ is known for its high yields, providing an abundance of fruit in mid-summer, making it perfect for canning and preserving.

Cold-Hardy: This variety is highly cold-hardy, thriving in USDA zones 4–8, making it ideal for northern climates.

Ornamental Beauty: Aside from its fruit, ‘Montmorency’ offers lovely spring blossoms and vibrant green foliage, providing year-round beauty to the garden.

Self-Fertile: While ‘Montmorency’ is self-pollinating, planting it near other cherry varieties can increase fruit production and improve fruit size.

Specifications:

Harvest Time: Mid-summer.
Plant Size: 3–4.5 m tall.
Hardiness: Zone 4–8.

Cherry ‘Montmorency’ is the perfect choice for gardeners looking for a high-yielding, reliable tart cherry tree. Whether for culinary use or ornamental value, its abundant harvest and adaptability make it an excellent addition to any garden.