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Rosaceae
Morello cherry
Prunus cerasus
Also known as Cerasus vulgaris var. rhexii, Prunus cerasus subsp. eucerasus, Prunus cerasus salicifolia, Cerasus caproniana melanocarpa
Zones 4–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Sour Cherry · Fruit Tree · Edible · Prunus · Deciduous · Self-Fertile · Cooking Cherry · Temperate · Orchard · Morello
Pet-safeMedicinalAttracts pollinators
In stock at 3 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
Morello cherry is a self-fertile sour cherry tree that tolerates partial shade better than most fruiting trees, making it a versatile choice for home gardens. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and water consistently during fruit set to encourage a good harvest of tart, deep-red cherries ideal for cooking and preserves. Prune annually after harvest to maintain shape, improve airflow, and promote productive new growth.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to keep soil consistently moist, especially during fruit development · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 192 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Alaska, Argentina South, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, California, Central European Rus, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, District Of Columbia, East European Russia, East Himalaya, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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