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Carmine Jewel Cherry vs Crimson Passion Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis Carmine Jewel

Prunus x kerrasis Crimson Passion

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Carmine Jewel Cherry
Crimson Passion Cherry

Carmine Jewel Cherry is a hardy deciduous shrub and hybrid variety of the University of Saskatchewan Sour Cherry. It produces dark, black cherries with small pits that are good for pies and wine making. The hardiest of the dwarf sour cherry varieties, Carmine Jewel Cherry is a beautiful accent or landscape/orchard tree.

Carmine Jewel is often the first cherry ready in the summer.

The Crimson Passion Cherry is a hardy deciduous hybrid dwarf Sour Cherry. This medium-sized self-pollinator produces tart, bright red fruits in large clusters in late summer that are perfect for jams, pies and jellies. Crimson Passion Cherry is ideal as a landscape or orchard tree.

CARMINE JEWEL CHERRY QUICK FACTS

CRIMSON PASSION CHERRY QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.0 m (7 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: orange
Fall colour: orange
Berries: large dark purple cherries
Berries: large dark red cherries, excellent quality
Flavor: tart - best for pies and jams
Flavor: excellent variety for fresh eating.
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: none