CHERRY-SHRUB ROMEO / ROMEO CHERRY

CHERRY-SHRUB ‘ROMEO’ / ROMEO CHERRY

Compact, Sweet and Tart Cherry with High Yield
Cherry-Shrub ‘Romeo’ is a highly productive, compact cherry variety known for its sweet-tart fruit. This dwarf shrub produces small, dark red cherries that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, or making jams and preserves. ‘Romeo’ is also admired for its ornamental beauty, with vibrant blossoms in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall. It is a self-pollinating variety, making it a great choice for smaller gardens, containers, or those seeking a productive fruiting shrub in colder climates.

Why Choose Cherry-Shrub ‘Romeo’?

Comparison: ‘Romeo’ stands out with its perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, making it ideal for various culinary uses. This compact variety provides high fruit production with the convenience of a smaller, manageable shrub, unlike traditional cherry trees.

Companions: While ‘Romeo’ is self-pollinating, planting it near other sour cherries like ‘Juliet’ or ‘Carmine Jewel’ can enhance pollination and improve fruit production. It also pairs well with other dwarf fruiting shrubs.

Key Features:

Sweet-Tart Cherries: Produces small, dark red cherries with a sweet-tart flavor that’s perfect for fresh eating or culinary applications such as jams, jellies, and pies.

Compact Size: Growing to about 1.5–2 m tall, this dwarf shrub is perfect for small spaces, containers, or garden borders.

High Yield: ‘Romeo’ produces a high yield of cherries despite its compact size, making it ideal for home gardeners who want a reliable fruit harvest.

Ornamental Appeal: In addition to its fruit, ‘Romeo’ features beautiful spring blossoms and vibrant fall foliage, making it an attractive addition to any landscape.

Self-Pollinating: ‘Romeo’ is a self-pollinating variety, so it can produce fruit on its own without needing another tree for pollination, although planting other sour cherries can improve yields.

Cold-Hardy: This variety is well-suited for colder climates, thriving in USDA zones 3–8.

Specifications:

Harvest Time: Mid to late summer.
Plant Size: 1.5–2 m tall (compact shrub).
Hardiness: Zone 3–8.

Cherry-Shrub ‘Romeo’ is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for a compact, high-yielding cherry shrub that delivers sweet-tart cherries with exceptional flavor. Its self-pollinating nature, cold-hardiness, and ornamental beauty make it a perfect fit for smaller gardens or containers.