Botanical profile

Prunus cerasus 'Cupid'

Latin name
Prunus × kerrasis ‘Cupid’
Common name
'Cupid' sour cherry
Type
Fruiting tree/shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus x kerrasis ‘Cupid’ is a dwarf sour cherry tree with a compact habit, very hardy and perfectly suited to Quebec's climate. It was developed to offer an abundant harvest of large, dark red to black cherries with juicy, sweet, and tart sour cherry-type flesh. It is distinguished by its decorative spring white blossoms, followed by dense green foliage and fruits that are excellent for pies, jams, jellies, or even fresh consumption. Thanks to its bushy form and reduced height, it is easy to maintain and harvest, suitable for both small gardens and home orchards. Self-fertile, disease-resistant, and tolerant of well-drained soils, ‘Cupid’ combines aesthetics, flavor, and performance for those who wish to integrate a compact and productive fruit tree into their landscape.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2-8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular to moderate
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well-drained, cool, and fertile
Minimum temperature
-45°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White (spring)
Fruiting
Dark red to black, sour cherry-type, sweet and juicy cherries
Foliage color
Green (spring–summer)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy / compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6.5–8 ft (2–2.5 m)
Width
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
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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