Morello cherries are self-fertile with a compact spreading growth. It’s reaching branches are covered in glorious mass of lightly scented white flowers in late spring. Morello cherries are usually smaller than sweet cherries with beautiful dark red skin and a bitter sour taste. Fruiting in August, the cherries freeze well and are used in cooking, they are wonderful in pies, jams and tarts.

Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered north, west or south facing aspect. Morello Cherries like deep, moist well-drained loam, sand & clay soil. A good mulch around the base of the tree helps it to establish well and can be done each spring. (make sure you don’t touch the trunk) Water well in the first year of planting if conditions are dry. This self-fertile cherry also helps to pollinate other varieties.

Prune standard trees after flowering, only when necessary to remove crossing or dead branches, thus helping to create an open bowl shape.

Cultivation: Self-fertile, North, south, west facing aspect

Soil: Deep, moist well-drained sand, loam & clay soil

Position:  Sheltered  full sun, partial shade

Foliage: Deciduous

Flowering: White blossom inn late spring

Habit: Compact spreading

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growth: Average

Benefits to Wildlife: Blossom & Fruit, Bees, bird & small wild life.

Height & Spread in Maturity:  4m x 4m