

The Montmorency Sour Cherry tolerates the frigid winter weather quite well. Heavy bearing on their own, consider planting a partner cherry tree, though, because two pollinate better than one, and it will increase your yield. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds agree and will flock to your tree, and while pollinating it, they can pollinate the rest of your garden as well. It's hard to beat viewing your tree's fragrant, bright white blossoms, swaying in a spring breeze in spring. In the spring, the Montmorency Sour Cherry's blooms will make you forget the cold chills of winter. It may even improve your thinking ability, memory, and brighten your mood. These tart cherries are said to ease muscle pain and soreness, relieve symptoms of arthritis, lower stress, improve sleep. Do you feel a little achy after spending all day in the garden? No problem. With that being said, do not overlook the medicinal value of the Montmorency Sour Cherry. You can turn these tart berries into tasty preserves, freeze them for later, or even dry them for a wonderfully healthy snack that kids love. This slightly sour fruit is wonderful, and many consider it the ultimate choice for pies.īut don't forget to try it in a cobbler or other types of desserts. Montmorency's tart cherries are large, bright red jewels! Producing bushels of bright-red cherries with firm yellow flesh, that when pressed, provides clear, tangy juice that is irresistible once you've tried it. It is now the most popular variety of Sour Cherry it simply is the best! Centuries ago, in France's Montmorency Valley, farmers with a taste for the best sour cherries began cultivating Montmorency Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency').
