Carmine Jewel Cherry vs Cupid Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Carmine Jewel Cherry vs Cupid Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis Carmine Jewel

Prunus x kerrasis Cupid

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Carmine Jewel Cherry
Cupid Cherry

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.

Cupid Cherry is a hardy deciduous hybrid shrub variety of Sour Cherry released in the Romance Series of dwarf sour cherries from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004. Cupid Cherry produces the largest fruit of all the sour cherries which is dark/red fruit and perfect for fresh eating but it tends to be a bit later than other varieties.

Carmine Jewel Cherry Quick Facts

Cupid Cherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.0 m (7 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 dark purple cherries
Berries: very large dark red/black cherries
Fruit size: 3.5g
Fruit size: 6.5g
Flavor: tart - best for pies and jams
Flavor: balanced - good for fresh eating
Harvest: late July to early August
Harvest: late August to early September
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low