Cherry Trees
Sweet or tangy, we can all agree - cherries are the best!
Barbados Cherry
Also known as Acerola, 'Barbados Cherry' is a tropical shrub that produces bright red fruit loaded with vitamin C. Great for juicing, fresh eating, or jams.
- Harvest Season: Spring–Fall; multiple crops in warm climates
- Tree Size: 8–12 ft, compact and bushy
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, jams, preserves
- Pollination: Self-pollinating (higher yields with another plant)
- Chill Hours: None (tropical/subtropical)
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Montmorency Cherry
'Montmorency' is the most popular tart cherry variety in North America. It produces bright red fruit perfect for pies, preserves, and drying.
- Harvest Season: Early–mid summer
- Tree Size: 15–20 ft, spreading habit
- Uses: Baking, preserves, juice, drying
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Chill Hours: 1,000+ hours
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Surinam Cherry
'Surinam Cherry', also called Pitanga, is a tropical shrub or small tree with ribbed fruit that turns bright red or black when ripe. Tangy-sweet and great fresh or preserved.
- Harvest Season: Spring & Fall; often multiple crops
- Tree Size: 10–15 ft, dense foliage
- Uses: Fresh eating, jams, jellies, juice
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Chill Hours: None (tropical/subtropical)
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