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Carmine Jewel Cherry vs Black CherryPrunus x kerrasis Carmine Jewel Prunus serotina SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
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.
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. CARMINE JEWEL CHERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
orange
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
large dark purple cherries
Fruit size:
3.5g
Flavor:
tart - best for pies and jams
Harvest:
late July to early 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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