Other common names
amarelle cherry, double wild dwarf cherry, dwarf cherry, sour cherry, ceiriosen
Shrubs Trees
A small, bushy, deciduous tree which may develop into a shrubby, suckering thicket, to around 5m. Has thin, dark branches, shiny, red-brown bark, and glossy, deep green leaves up to 8cm long. In mid- to late spring produces dense clusters of pure white flowers, followed by soft, juicy, sour, red or black cherries. One of the parents of morello cherries
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres