A very popular variety with European cooking and also used in wine making. Producing moderate crops. Suitable for cooler climates.
This is a sour Cherry with small to medium rounded fruit, dark red skin and red flesh, with a very tart taste.
Ripens: Late December early January (Late Season)
* Self pollinating
Botanical Name: Prunus cerasus
Cultivar: ‘Morello’
Common Name: Sour Cherry / Bush Sour Cherry
Height: 3-6M (Dependent on pruning)
Width: 2-4M (Dependent on pruning)
Foliage: Light-green soft leaves
Flower Type: Small white flowers in spring prior to fruiting
Plant Use: Orchid tree. Ideal for making jams & spreads.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Fertiliser: Fertilise when planting and spring time
Watering: Water well when planting & during hot weather until established
Care: Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.