Prunus cerasus Marmotte - Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus Marmotte - Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus Marmotte - Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus Marmotte - Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus Marmotte
Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry, Dwarf Cherry, Morello Cherry
Despite all the care taken during planting, my new cherry tree struggled to start on only one branch. The rest seems dead.
catherine, 06/05/2024
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Description
The Bigarreau 'Marmotte' Cherry Tree is a variety that ripens in early summer. A good companion to the 'Bigarreau de Burlat', they complement each other well in terms of harvesting period and pollination. The 'Marmotte' cherry is elongated, fairly large in size, and has a shiny dark red skin. It is a juicy and sweet fruit with a tangy flavour. Harvest them only when fully ripe or they may be a bit bitter.
This tree blooms between the end of March and the beginning of April. It has good resistance to late frosts, but despite abundant flowering, this self-sterile variety needs to be associated with 'Bigarreau de Burlat' or 'Bigarreau Reverchon' in order to ensure good fruiting. Be careful - the proximity of Bigarreau 'Napoleon', although a good pollinator for other varieties, will not be favourable to it at all. 'Marmotte' will satisfy impatient gardeners as it bears fruit quickly, usually within 2 or 3 years.
Very hardy in most regions, the 'Marmotte' Cherry Tree withstands winter cold more easily than summer heat. The flowers are damaged during spring frosts, so it is recommended to plant cherry trees in a sheltered location, facing west and protected from cold winds in regions that experience significant late frosts. On the plus side, the very abundant flowering often leads to satisfactory fruiting. The cherries are elongated, of good size, and the shiny dark red skin is very appetising, although they are slightly prone to splitting. The flavour of 'Marmotte' is unique; it is an old variety that retains its typical characteristics.
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Planting and care
Easy to grow, the 'Bigarreau Marmotte' Cherry tree thrives in all types of soil, acidic or chalky, as long as it is moist and light. However it does not tolerate very clayey, shallow, and suffocating soils. Low-maintenance, it requires minimal pruning, needing just a light pruning of the tips at the end of fruiting every 3-4 years to maintain balanced branches. Removing crossing over branches helps to maintain good air circulation in the tree and facilitates harvesting.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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