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North Star

Variety of Sour cherry · Prunus cerasus
Genetic dwarf Morello from Minnesota, extremely hardy and space-saving.
Edible value7Medicinal value4Other uses5
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Taste & characteristics

Taste

sourjuicyaromatic

Profile

Parentage
English Morello x Serbian Pie #1
Breeder
University of Minnesota
Pollination
self-fertile
Fruit weight
5 g

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering
Fruit harvest
Storage

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Description

Fruit

Medium, dark-red fruit with red, juicy flesh and tangy acidity.

Growth

True dwarf tree (2-3 m), very frost-hardy and disease-tolerant.

Yield

Early and regular bearing despite its small size.

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