Prunus cerasus Anglaise Hâtive - Tart Cherry Tree

The 'Early English' Cherry Tree is an old, vigorous and productive variety. The tree, which blooms in March-April, bears round cherries of medium size and bright red garnet colour, shiny. Their transparent flesh, white-pink in colour, juicy and melting, reveals a sweet and slightly acidic flavor, very well balanced. The fruits are harvested from mid-June, as soon as 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 that does not need another cherry tree in the garden to bear fruit.

The sour cherry, in Latin Prunus cerasus, as well as the wild cherry Prunus avium, are the two main species that have given rise to most of the sweet fruit cherries 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 as an adult. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded area, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate and dentate leaves are shiny, dark green, and then take on 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, 4 to 6 m (13 to 20ft) in height and 3 m (10ft) in spread. From late 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 ripe, as they do not ripen further after harvest. This cherry tree is a very good pollinator for sweet cherries.

Hardy, cherry trees can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F), while the flowers fear 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 transportation reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for high standards. If you would like more information or advice on the training of your fruit trees, do not hesitate to contact us.