Cupid Cherry vs Sweet Thing Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Cupid Cherry vs Sweet Thing Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis Cupid

Prunus cerasus Sweet Thing

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Cupid Cherry
Sweet Thing Cherry

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.

The Sweet Thing Cherry is a sour cherry hybrid of Carmine Jewel and Erdi Jubileum that produces sweeter and firmer berries than other cold-hardy sour cherry varieties. The berries are a deep burgundy red and quite sweet, making them excellent for fresh eating and also desserts, jams and jellies.

The Sweet Thing Cherry, or the Jubileum, is highly suckering so it can establish your hedge quickly, or fill in gaps.

Cupid Cherry Quick Facts

Sweet Thing Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.0 m (7 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: orange
Flowers: white
Berries: very large dark red/black cherries
Flavor: balanced - good for fresh eating
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late August to early September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: jubileum