Valentine Cherry vs Carmine Jewel Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Valentine Cherry vs Carmine Jewel Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis Valentine

Prunus x kerrasis Carmine Jewel

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Valentine Cherry
Carmine Jewel Cherry

Valentine Cherry is a hardy deciduous shrub and hybrid variety of the University of Saskatchewan Sour Cherry released in the Romance Series of dwarf sour cherries in 2004. This medium-sized self-pollinator produces tart, bright red fruits in large clusters in late summer that are perfect for jams, pies and jellies. Valentine Cherry is ideal as a landscape or orchard tree.

Carmine Jewel Cherry is a cold-hardy dwarf sour cherry. It is typically highly productive and one of the first varieties to ripen in summer. It produces deep red, tart fruit that are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. In the spring, beautiful white flowers cover the branches, adding ornamental value.

Carmine Jewel Cherry was developed at the University of Saskatchewan. It is recommended to grow dwarf sour cherries as a shrub rather than a small tree. The shrub form tends to bear fruit earlier and is less susceptible to winterkill.

Sour cherries are self-fertile; however, planting with additional varieties for cross-pollination can increase yields.

Valentine Cherry Quick Facts

Carmine Jewel Cherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.5 m (8 ft)
Height: 2.0 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange
Fall colour: orange
Berries: large, red
Berries: large dark purple cherries
Fruit size: 4.5g
Fruit size: 3.5g
Flavor: tart
Flavor: tart - best for pies and jams
Harvest: early to mid August
Harvest: late July to early August
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low