Botanical profile

Prunus cerasus 'Valentine'

Latin name
Prunus × kerrasis ‘Valentine’
Common name
Sour Cherry 'Valentine'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus cerasus 'Valentine' is a hardy and vigorous sour cherry tree, particularly well-suited to Quebec's conditions where it offers a generous production of dark red, tart cherries, perfect for pies, jams, jellies, juices, and fresh consumption for those who enjoy this fruity profile. This cultivar is characterized by abundant white blossoms in spring, followed by bright green foliage that turns yellow in autumn, adding ornamental interest to the garden. Its bushy and moderate habit makes it easy to integrate into family orchards, fruiting hedges, or spacious gardens while offering a regular and reliable harvest. Self-fertile, it nevertheless benefits from being planted with a compatible cherry tree to further stimulate pollination.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4 to 7
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular 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
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Late spring (April-May)
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Bright red sour cherries for pies, preserves, and baking
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy shape
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Width
15–20 ft (4.5–6 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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