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Cupid Cherry vs Black CherryPrunus cerasus x fruticosa Cupid Prunus serotina ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
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.
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. CUPID CHERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
2.0 m (7 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:
very large dark red/black cherries
Fruit size:
6.5g
Brix (sugar content):
19
Flavor:
balanced - good for fresh eating
Harvest:
late August to early September
Flowers:
white
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
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 |