Prunus cerasus
Sour cherry
Common names: Weichsel, Schattenmorelle
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public Domain · Source
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Description
The sour cherry remains smaller than the sweet cherry and bears tart, dark‑red fruit that is excellent for pies, preserves, and juice. The variety 'Schattenmorelle' is self‑fertile, thrives even in partial shade, and is widely grown in the DACH region.
Care instructions
Plant the sour cherry in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well‑drained soil—avoid waterlogging. Water young trees during dry periods. Prune regularly after harvest, as the tree produces only one‑year‑old wood and otherwise becomes stunted. Keep the canopy open to prevent Monilia crown scorch. Harvest the fruit fully ripe in July and August.
Pruning
Companion planting
Good neighbours
Diseases & pests
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Operophtera brumata
Operophtera brumata
Monilia fructigena
Monilia fructigena
Monilia laxa
Monilia laxa
Varieties
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