Description
Cherry ‘Valentine’
Prunus ‘Valentine’
Zone: 2
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 8′ high x 6′ wide
Flower Color: White
Fruit ripening time: Late August
Fruit Color & Size: Medium red fruit with light red flesh, 4.5g
Pollinating: Self pollinating
Taste: Tart, Low sweetness, 15 Brix
Description: A new hardy sour cherry introduction with large white flowers followed by bright red fruit; this tart variety is best used for pies and preserves.
Ornamental Features: Showy clusters of fragrant white flowers. Green foliage throughout the season. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Cherry red fruits are excellent for cooking and baking.
Landscape Attributes: Deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Best pruned in late winter. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard.
