Cherry, Valentine Treeform

Prunus ‘Valentine’

Size (HxW): 8-10’ x 7-8’

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Fruit Size: 2-3cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3

Tart bright red fruit is great for fresh eating, baking, pies and jams

Dark green, glossy foliage

White flowers in early-mid May

Fruit ripens in late July; stores for 2-3 weeks in refrigerator

Self fertile, will produce more fruit with a pollinator

Produces fruit within 3-4 years after planting

Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better

Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year

Plant Care:

● These cherries will spread with basil shoots (Suckers); either use fabric with stone and wood chips in a large area around the trees, or till/cut the grass around them ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Bird netting recommended ● Prune to shape in spring ● Remove fresh growth on the trunk/base to maintain treeform; this can be done at any time