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Montmorency sour cherry

fruit tree variety

Montmorency

Sour Cherry · Prunus cerasus

USDA hardiness range

Zones
4a–7a
Chill hours
700 to 1000 below 45°F
Days to harvest
60 to 75
Sun
Full
Water
Moderate
Lifespan
15 to 20 years

At a glance

Tart, bright red, juicy; the classic American pie cherry, defines the flavor of cherry pie, jam, and juice. Self-fertile, no pollinator needed.

Growing Montmorency

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Flavor, texture, and use

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Growing notes

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Montmorency by zone

Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.

Other sour cherry varieties

1 sibling cultivar profiled on ZonePlant.

Frequently asked questions

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What zones does the Montmorency sour cherry grow in?

Montmorency grows in USDA zones 4a through 7a.

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How does Montmorency compare to other sour cherry varieties?

Montmorency is one of 2 sour cherry varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full sour cherry variety table for side-by-side comparison.

Image: "Sauerkirschenfrucht Prunus cerasus 2", by böhringer friedrich, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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