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Valentine Cherry vs Black CherryPrunus cerasus x fruticosa Valentine Prunus serotina ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT (new stock expected: later this season) 
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
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
2.5 m (8 ft)
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Spread:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
orange
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
large red cherries
Fruit size:
4.5g
Brix (sugar content):
15
Flavor:
tart - best for pies, jams, and canning
Harvest:
early to mid August
Flowers:
white
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
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
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |