CHERRY MORELLO FT 12L

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus cerasus 'Rheinische Schattenmorelle'.

Bulletpoints
* tart in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

Growth habit
Sour cherry 'Morello' is an upright and compact growing small tree that can reach a height of 2.5 - 4 m and a width of 2.5 - 4 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prunus cerasus 'Morello' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Prunus cerasus 'Morello' forms white flowers from April.

fruit
The black-red, medium-sized fruits have a tart flavour. The red flesh is juicy. Ripening time from July.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases must be observed Prunus cerasus 'Morello': - Top blight (monilia): susceptible variety - Fruit tree canker: susceptible variety.

Use
Farm garden, bee pasture, fresh consumption, jam, baking, juice