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Montmorency Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree
Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree
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Small white fragrant flowers turn to sizable, bright-red cherries that mature in July and August. Vigorous growth and cold hardiness make this tree perfect for high-elevation sites. Most widely grown sour cherry. Excellent for pies and baked goods. Self-fertile and does not need a second tree to bear fruit. Requires yearly pruning and frequent pest management for best tree health and vigor.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Fragrant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Montmorency Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree get?
About 12-15' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Montmorency Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Montmorency Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree need?
Moderate water use.
Will Montmorency Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Montmorency Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Montmorency Tart Pie Cherry Fruit Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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