Prunus cerasus Cerise Allégria Delbard - Tart Cherry Tree

Prunus cerasus Allegria Delbard Delkarsun is a variety of cherry tree with red fruits, whose purple flesh is sweet and tart. Its late flowering exposes it less to the risk of frost, which is a definite advantage in many regions. The cherries are resistant to bursting and are harvested in July. The half-standard shape makes picking easier, but a ladder will still be needed as it is a fairly tall tree. Highly resistant to diseases and cold, self-fertile, this is a highly recommended fruit tree.

The sour cherry, in Latin Prunus cerasus (also known as the morello cherry), as well as the sweet cherry Prunus avium, are the two main species that have given rise to most of the sweet cherry trees cultivated in our gardens. They belong to the Rosaceae family, one of the most important under our latitudes, both for fruit and ornamental gardens, as well as for wild flora. The cherry tree is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10 metres (16 to 33 feet) in height at maturity. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate and dentate leaves are shiny, dark green, and then turn a pretty reddish colour in autumn before falling.

This 'Allegria' variety is a creation of the famous Georges Delbard nurseries, renowned for decades for their fruit trees and roses. This cherry tree is grafted as a half-standard, which allows picking the lower part of the tree from the ground. However, its adult dimensions (about 10 metres (33 feet) in all directions) will require the use of a large ladder or a ladder, as the birds will take care of the top! From late March to late April, it produces white flowers, which, after pollination by insects, will give beautiful red cherries in July, with purple flesh, both sweet and tart. These fruits are very resistant to bursting, which is a big advantage in case of bad weather. When ripe, they can stay on the tree for 2 to 3 weeks. This is a self-fertile variety that does not require pollination by another tree. Thanks to its late flowering, this cherry tree is particularly suitable for cold regions that experience late frosts.

This Allegria cherry tree can be planted on a lawn, at the back of a flower bed, or in an orchard. It is a variety full of advantages and therefore a very good choice for gardens large enough to accommodate it. It will be a good start to an orchard, along with a mirabelle plum tree.