Prunus cerasus Belle Magnifique - Tart Cherry Tree

The 'Belle Magnifique' Cherry Tree is a self-fertile variety of sour cherry with a late harvest. An excellent pollinator for Bigarreau varieties, this cherry tree also produces beautiful cherries with red skin and light pink flesh. A good table fruit, this cherry, or sour cherry, is also a great candidate for making delicious clafoutis.

Sour cherries have a sweet flavour like Bigarreau cherries, but with softer flesh. The cherries of 'Belle Magnifique' are round with bright red and shiny skin. The tender and juicy flesh is tangy and sweet. The flowering occurs between March and April, and the harvest begins in mid-July and lasts for about two weeks. The tree is perfectly hardy and remains of moderate size with low branches, making harvesting easier. It can reach a height of 8 metres (26 feet) with a spread of approximately 6 meters (20 feet).

This cherry tree can withstand the harshest winters but may suffer in the hottest summers. It is a self-fertile variety, convenient for small gardens, but it will bear fruit better if planted near a Bigarreau variety such as 'Burlat', 'Reverchon', 'Marmotte', or 'Napoléon'. Pollinating bees don't care about fences, so a tree planted in a neighbouring garden will do just fine.

Having a cherry tree in your garden is truly a source of happiness in every season. In spring, the buzzing blossoms are a delight for the eyes and ears. Then comes the pleasure of picking and enjoying the delicious fruits on the spot or in the kitchen - everyone loves them, young and old. In autumn, sour cherry trees display beautiful vibrant colours.

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 training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This fruit tree is delivered in a 'ready-to-plant' rootball. During planting, the rootball should be planted as is. The biodegradable tontine surrounding the rootball, which preserves the rootlets, will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.