The classic tart cherry variety for American cherry pie.
Montmorency cherry identification images
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USDA identification images for Montmorency
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 21 Apr 2016 ILLINOIS/MACON, United StatesExcellent cherry that is usually used for pies. However, if fully ripe or even somewhat over ripe it has an intense cherry flavor. It is still somewhat tart but good for eating fresh if you like tart apples, berries, etc. Good yielding tree that blooms later than most sweet cherries and is more resistance to cracking than sweet cherries as well. I have one mature tree, I wish I had half a dozen.
- 04 Sep 2013 MA, United StatesI have a Montmorency cherry tree. The cherries are wonderful in pies, in crisps, and preserved in brandy.
Tree register
United States
- Andrew in Broomfield, CO
- Ann Donoghue in Fort Collins, CO
- Anne Van De Kamp in Bellingham, WASHINGTON
- Busch83 in PORT REPUBLIC, NEW JERSEY
- Charlie Holderman in BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO, IDAHO
- David Black in Bentonville, ARKANSAS
- Eddie Anderson in Mineral, VA
- Gary Hegler in Chesaning, MICHIGAN
- Jessica Klein in Maple Valley, WASHINGTON
- Jonathan Newberry in Friendsville, TN
- Judd Curran in MISSOULA, MONTANA
- KC in Littleton, COLORADO
- Kekozlow in WHITING, IN
- Larry Landis in CORVALLIS, OREGON
- Linda Quibell in Clinton, WA
- Mike in Pennsylvania (south-central)
- Nancy Reubert in Littleton, COLORADO
- Neyssa Hays in YAMHILL, OREGON
- Richard Grace in Decatur, ILLINOIS/MACON
- Rob Bryant in Monticello, IN
- Rp in Annandale, VA
- Rp in Annandale, VA
Canada
- Laura in Gatineau, QC
New Zealand
- Maren in Bulls, RANGITIKEI
- Robert Mcbride in TAPANUI, OTAGO
Spring blossom records for this variety
2025 season
- 5th April 2025 - tree owned by Jonathan in Friendsville, United States
2024 season
- 30th March 2024 - tree owned by Jonathan in Friendsville, United States
2023 season
- 5th April 2023 - tree owned by Jonathan in Friendsville, United States
2022 season
- 13th May 2022 - tree owned by Laura in Gatineau, Canada
2017 season
- 15th April 2017 - tree owned by Richard in Decatur, United States
- March 2017 - tree owned by Rp in Annandale, United States
2016 season
- March 2016 - tree owned by Rp in Annandale, United States
2014 season
- March 2014 - tree owned by Rp in Annandale, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Prunus cerasus - Sour cherry
Identification
- Country of origin: France
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Fruit colour: Red
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Early
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Sharper
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Culinary
- Picking period: late July
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 5
- Pollinating others: Good
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Slightly large
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Organic culture: Suitable
- Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Montmorency cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Montmorency cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Montmorency:
United States
Idaho
- BYU-Idaho Apple Orchard Museum, Rexburg