Cherry, tart 'Montmorency'
	
		
	 
	
		
	Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency', 
Hardiness
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Zone 4 
	
	
	Category
	
	Fruit tree
	
	
	
		Description
		French origin (old European sour cherry), introduced to North America in the 18th century. Vigorous, highly productive, self-fertile tree. Hardy and well-suited to cooler climates.
	 
	
	 
 
	
	
		
			Height X Width
			4.0m  X 3.5m 
		 
		
		
		
			Fruits
			Bright red cherries with translucent yellow flesh, classic tart flavor of sour cherries. Excellent for pies, jams, juice, and processing. 
Harvest : Begins in end of july
		 
		
		
		
			Soil type
			Normal, well drained