Montmorency is a tart cherry, so it is great for pies and baking. Montmorency is extremely cold hardy; therefore, it is the number one most grown cherry cultivar for northern regions.
It resists Bacterial Canker and is moderately resistant to crown gall and root-lesion nematode.
Montmorency has been cultivated in the US since the early 20th century. Currently, it is the most used cherry for pies, jams and jellies. (Think about those cans of cherry pie filling in the store!). Cherries from Montmorency are also good for drying and juice.
And don’t forget about wildlife. Cherries make an excellent food source for birds and other wildlife. Consider planting a few extra for the birds!
Montmorency is self-pollinating. Can pollinate Stardust and Kristen. Tree will grow to be 15′ to 18′ at maturity and be self-supportive. Does well in all soil types but won’t handle excessive moisture. Fruit ripens in late June.Â
