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Cherry Morello | Cooking Cherry
Cherry Morello | Cooking Cherry

Cherry Morello | Cooking Cherry

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SKU: PL30006471
9 litre pot | Colt root stock | 1.2m
£49.99
Available to order from summer
11.5 litre pot | G5 root stock | 1.2m
£119.99
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bare root | Colt root stock | 1.2m
£34.99
Available to order from autumn
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Overview

Stone fruits like the cherry should be lightly pruned in the summer because they are prone to a disease called Silver Leaf which enters through cuts. If you prune in late summer, the sap is slowing but is still running fast enough to seal up any wounds. Lighlty prune to retain shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.

Care guide

When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Stone fruits like the cherry should be lightly pruned in the summer because they are prone to a disease called Silver Leaf which enters through cuts. If you prune in late summer, the sap is slowing but is still running fast enough to seal up any wounds. Lighlty prune to retain shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: deep, moist but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: slow growing
  • Ultimate size on Gisela 5 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10x10ft)
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardyThe 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.

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