Cherry Shrub Forms
These varieties of cherries, have a sweet, tart flavor and are best used in jams, pies, and preserves. Plant in full sun, prefers well-draining soils, and consistent moisture (not soggy).
Carmine Jewel
Ripening Date: FallBlooms: Early SeasonPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 4-6'Zone: 2Flavor: TartTexture: FirmFresh Eating: FairCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Fair
Juliet
Ripening Date: FallBlooms: Early SeasonPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 4-6'Zone: 2Flavor: TartTexture: FirmFresh Eating: FairCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Fair
Nanking
Ripening Date: FallBlooms: Early SeasonPollination: Self FruitfulHeight:6-10'Zone: 2Flavor: TartTexture: FirmFresh Eating: FairCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Fair
Valentine
Ripening Date: FallBlooms: Early SeasonPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 4-6'Zone: 2Flavor: TartTexture: FirmFresh Eating: FairCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Fair