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Valentine Cherry vs Black CherryPrunus x kerrasis Valentine Prunus serotina SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 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.
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows. VALENTINE CHERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
orange
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
large, red
Fruit size:
4.5g
Flavor:
tart
Harvest:
early to mid August
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
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