'Morello' Cherry Tree
Make the ultimate cherry pie
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Morello' Cherry Tree
- A rich tasting, glossy, dark cherry that can be grown in a patio pot, a border or by a sunny wall
- Regarded as the best cherry for cooking (in fact it's the only sour cherry variety grown commercially in the UK - it's that good) - perfect for pies, liqueurs and jams. The cherries are ripe and ready for cooking when they turn dark red. If you leave them until they're almost black, you can also eat them fresh
- Good results throughout the UK - we'd even recommend this variety for Scotland, the North and shady, north facing walls further south.
- Morello is late to flower, meaning that it generally avoids losing blossom to any late spring frosts
- Prolonged late harvest throughout August
- Produces a good reliable crop of fruit that freezes well
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Colt Rootstock: Max size H4m x W4m
- Self fertile (Pollination Group 4) - will produce good crops without pollination
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Morello' cherry tree is excellent for a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock like Gisela 5.
How big does it get?
The Morello Cherry Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Morello Cherry in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Morello' cherry tree thrives in deep, fertile, and well-drained sandy loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Morello' Cherry Tree requires approximately 3 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to maintain its hardy growth and tart, culinary cherries.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Morello' Cherry Tree will need pruning. Prune in early to mid-summer to avoid silver leaf disease, trimming back new growth by 10 to 15 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Morello' cherry tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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