Prunus cerasus Anglaise Hâtive - Organic Tart Cherry Tree

The 'Early English' Cherry Tree is an old, vigorous and productive variety, introduced to France around 1750. The tree, which blooms in March-April, bears round cherries of medium size and bright garnet red colour, shiny. Their transparent flesh, white-pink in colour, juicy and melting, has a balanced semi-sweet and semi-acidic flavor. The fruits can be harvested from mid-June, once the tree reaches the age of 4 years. Delicious as is, it is a perfect fruit for making pies and clafoutis. It is a self-fertile variety, which does not require another cherry tree in the garden to bear fruit.

The sour cherry, in Latin Prunus cerasus, as well as the sweet cherry Prunus avium, are the two main species that have given rise to most of the sweet fruit cherry trees cultivated in our gardens. They belong to the rose family. The cherry tree is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10 m (16 to 33ft) in height at adulthood. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate and dentate leaves are shiny, dark green, and then take a lovely reddish hue in autumn before falling. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals and trace elements.

This 'Early English' variety forms a small tree with a rather upright habit, measuring 4 to 6m (13 to 20ft) in height and 3m (10ft) in spread. From the end of March, it is covered with countless small white flowers. After pollination by insects, they produce beautiful round fruits, slightly flattened, red and shiny, gathered in clusters. The harvest from this cherry tree is abundant. Fruit production becomes optimal after 7 or 8 years. Cherries should be picked when fully ripe, as they do not ripen further after harvest. This cherry tree is a very good pollinator for sweet cherry trees.

Hardy, cherry trees can withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F), while the flowers are vulnerable to spring frosts and are damaged at -2°C (28.4°F). Adapted to all regions of France, the Cherry Tree can be planted on a lawn, at the back of a flower bed, or in an orchard.

For transport reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common forms of training: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards and low standards, except for the formation of tall standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This fruit tree is delivered in a "ready-to-plant" root ball. When planting, the root ball should be planted as is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.