Botanical profile

Prunus cerasus 'Crimson Passion'

Latin name
Prunus cerasus Crimson Passion
Common name
Sour Cherry 'Crimson Passion'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus cerasus 'Crimson Passion' is a compact, hardy and very productive sour cherry tree, renowned for offering some of the sweetest fruits in the series of cold-hardy dwarf cherry trees. Its dark red, juicy and tart sour cherries are ideal for jams, pies, jellies or even fresh consumption. Its abundant and decorative white spring blossoms precede the appearance of green foliage that turns beautiful yellow hues in the fall, adding ornamental interest. Thanks to its bushy habit and moderate height, it easily integrates into family orchards, fruit hedges or urban edible gardens. Self-fertile and undemanding, 'Crimson Passion' offers regular production even in harsh climates, adapting perfectly to Quebec conditions with minimal maintenance and maximum flavor.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2-8
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular to moderate
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well-drained, rich, and fresh
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Dark red, tart morello cherries, sweet and juicy
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy / compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m)
Width
6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Cherry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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