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The English Morello cherry tree is an old sour cherry cultivar, likely originating in Europe, possibly Holland or Germany, and introduced to England, eventually made its way to the United States sometime before 1862. English Morello sour cherry trees are late-ripening tart cherry for cooking, sometimes eaten fresh when fully ripe. The English Morello cherry trees produce a dark red fruit and juice. English Morello cherry is naturally a small tree with drooping branches. Introduced to America prior to 1862. 500 chill hours needed. Self-fruitful. Please see below for further information on our English Morello cherry trees for sale and check out this link for inspiration.
Considerations for English Morello Cherry
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Canning / Preserves, Cooking / Sauces, Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile
Origin Date: England 1500`s
Storage: A few weeks
Rootstock: Mazzard
Years to Bear: 2-5 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
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Size of tree
Our trees range in height from 4-6 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often whips with a few feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock.
Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...
Shipping information
Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.
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