CHERRY-SHRUB CRIMSON PASSION / CRIMSON PASSION CHERRY

CHERRY-SHRUB ‘CRIMSON PASSION’ / CRIMSON PASSION CHERRY

Unique, Tart Cherry with Beautiful Foliage and High Yields
Cherry-Shrub ‘Crimson Passion’ is a unique, compact shrub variety that produces small, tart cherries with a rich, complex flavor. This cold-hardy variety is perfect for gardeners in northern climates, offering both ornamental beauty and a high yield of fruit. Its vibrant red cherries are ideal for pies, jams, and jellies, and the shrub itself provides excellent year-round interest with its attractive foliage and spring blossoms.

Why Choose Cherry-Shrub ‘Crimson Passion’?

Comparison: ‘Crimson Passion’ offers the benefits of a compact shrub while producing high-quality cherries. Unlike traditional cherry trees, this shrub variety is perfect for smaller gardens and containers, providing both edible fruit and decorative appeal.

Companions: While ‘Crimson Passion’ is self-pollinating, planting it alongside other tart cherries like ‘Montmorency’ or ‘Carmine Jewel’ can improve fruit yield. It pairs well with other small fruit shrubs or ornamental plants in the garden.

Key Features:

Tart, Rich Flavor: Produces small, tart cherries with a rich, sweet-tart flavor that is perfect for making pies, preserves, or sauces.

Compact Shrub: This variety grows as a shrub rather than a tree, reaching a height of about 1.5–2 m, making it ideal for small spaces, containers, or mixed borders.

High Yield: Despite its compact size, ‘Crimson Passion’ produces a high yield of fruit, making it perfect for those looking to harvest cherries in a limited area.

Cold-Hardy: This variety thrives in colder climates, making it an excellent choice for USDA zones 3–8.

Ornamental Appeal: In addition to its fruit, ‘Crimson Passion’ offers beautiful red foliage in the fall and attractive pink blossoms in spring, adding year-round beauty to your garden.

Self-Pollinating: ‘Crimson Passion’ does not require another tree for pollination, although planting multiple varieties can improve fruit production.

Specifications:

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

Cherry-Shrub ‘Crimson Passion’ is a compact, cold-hardy variety that produces tart, flavorful cherries with ornamental appeal. Its high yield, self-pollination, and adaptability make it an excellent choice for small gardens, containers, or gardeners in colder climates looking for a unique cherry option.