Botanical profile

Prunus cerasus 'Jan'

Latin name
Prunus cerasus ‘Jan’
Common name
Sour cherry 'Jan'
Type
Fruiting tree/shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus cerasus ‘Jan’ is a hardy and vigorous sour cherry tree, prized for its deep red cherries with a sweet-tart balance, perfect for pies, jams, jellies, and fresh consumption. This cultivar is distinguished by its generous white blossoms in spring, followed by attractive green foliage that provides good structure to plantings. With a bushy to moderate habit, it integrates easily into family orchards, edible gardens, or landscape plantings in Quebec, and its medium size facilitates both planting and harvesting. Adapted to cold climates and well-drained soils, ‘Jan’ combines regular productivity, hardiness, and taste quality, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, reliable, and flavorful cherry tree.

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, rich, and cool
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White (spring)
Fruiting
Deep red, tart morello cherries, juicy
Foliage color
Green (spring–summer)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy / compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6.5–10 ft (2–3 m)
Width
6.5–10 ft (2–3 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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