Prunus cerasus 'Kelleriis 16' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Sour cherry 'Morellenfeuer' (Prunus cerasus) produces dark red fruits. They have a sweet and sour flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from mid-August. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright and spreading growth, the Sour cherry 'Morellenfeuer' grows to around 4 metres high and 3.5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus cerasus 'Kelleris 16'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * self-fertile * cannot be grown over, stem protection recommended

Bark
Smooth bark.

Frost hardiness
The Sour cherry 'Morellenfeuer' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

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 'Morellenfeuer' 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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

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.

Fruiting varieties
The plant is considered self-fertile.

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

Fruit
Prunus cerasus 'Morellenfeuer' forms dark red fruits.

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