Botanical profile

Prunus cerasus 'Meteor'

Latin name
Prunus cerasus Meteor
Common name
Meteor Cherry
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus cerasus ‘Meteor’ is a hardy sour cherry tree particularly well-suited to Quebec winters, producing dark red, tart-flavored sour cherries, prized for jams, pies, jellies, and fresh consumption. This cultivar stands out for its reliable production in cold climates, vigorous white blossoms in spring, and bright green foliage that nicely adorns plantings. With a moderate to rounded habit, it is perfect for edible gardens and family orchards in protected zone 4b or zone 5, especially when planted with a compatible cherry tree to optimize pollination. Adapted to well-drained, fresh to moist soils, ‘Meteor’ combines hardiness, consistent yield, and gustatory quality, while remaining relatively easy to cultivate in Quebec conditions.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4 to 8
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.
Soil type
Fertile, well-drained, loamy or sandy soil.
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Late spring (April-May)
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Bright red, tart Morello cherries, juicy
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded shape
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 m (10 ft)
Width
10 ft (3 m)
Growth rate
Moderate growth
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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