Crimson Passion Cherry vs Patterson Pride Plum - TreeTime.ca

Crimson Passion Cherry vs Patterson Pride Plum

Prunus x kerrasis Crimson Passion

Prunus nigra x salicina Patterson Pride

SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT

Crimson Passion Cherry
Patterson Pride Plum

Crimson Passion Cherry is a cold-hardy dwarf sour cherry. It produces deep, dark burgundy fruit that are larger and sweeter than other varieties, with a texture that is similar to sweet cherries. They are one of the top varieties for fresh eating but are also well-suited to baking and preserves. In the spring, beautiful white flowers cover the branches, adding ornamental value.

Crimson Passion 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.

The Patterson Pride Plum is known for its delicious flavor, with firm, sweet golden flesh and dark red skin that isn’t sour. The freestone plums can grow 4-5 cm in diameter and are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. It can produce heavy yields that ripen in mid-September which is later than other plums.

C.F. Patterson developed the Patterson Pride Plum at the University of Saskatchewan. It is known for its semi-dwarf, weeping growth habit

Patterson Pride Plum is a hybrid between Canada Plum and Japanese Plum. For fruit production, it needs to be planted with another variety for cross-pollination. Canada Plum and American Plum are considered universal pollinizers.

Crimson Passion Cherry Quick Facts

Patterson Pride Plum Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange
Fall colour: red to purple
Berries: large dark red cherries, excellent quality
Flavor: excellent variety for fresh eating.
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium