Cherry 'Morello' (Cherry)

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Position: full sun
Soil: deep, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: slow growing
Ultimate size on Colt rootstock: 6 x 6m (20x20ft)
Ultimate size on Giesla 5 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10x10ft)
Flowering period: April to May
Hardiness: fully hardy
The deciduous tree is grown for its superb large, dark red acid cherries that are ideal for cooking. It has a compact but spreading habit, small white flowers in spring and bitter-sweet fruit August which are perfect for stewing. A popular, self-fertile cherry that can tolerate heavy soil.Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.

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