Romeo Cherry

Romeo Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis 'Romeo'

Romeo is a cold-hardy sour cherry shrub from the University of Saskatchewan, compact, self-fertile, and producing very dark, tart cherries excellent for baking, preserves, and even fresh eating.

  • Self-fertile, compact sour cherry shrub, no pollinator required
  • Very dark, near-black fruit with tart-sweet flavour excellent for pies, preserves, and juice
  • One of the most cold-hardy sour cherry selections available, reliable in Zone 2-3
  • Attractive white spring blossom
Size
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
3 – 7
Mature Height (meters)
0.2 – 0.2
Mature Spread (meters)
1.5 – 2.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Red
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Mounding
Pollinator Friendly
Attracts Birds
Landscape Uses
Border, Hedge, Mass planting
Notes
The botanical name for Romeo Cherry has been updated from Cherry-shrub x 'Romeo' to Prunus x kerrasis 'Romeo'.

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