Montmorency Cherry Tree Seeds – 10 Tart Pie Cherry Seeds for Home Orchard

Montmorency cherry is a classic tart cherry variety prized for its bright red fruit and tangy flavor, perfect for pies, preserves, and juices. These seeds offer an opportunity to grow your own cherry tree and enjoy the rewarding process of cultivating fruit in your home orchard. The Montmorency cherry tree is known for its attractive spring blossoms and reliable production, making it a favorite among home gardeners.

Growing cherry trees from seed is a long-term project that requires patience, but it can be a fulfilling experience. The trees typically reach maturity and begin bearing fruit within 4 to 7 years under good conditions. With proper care, you can establish a beautiful and productive addition to your landscape.

Plant Features

• Produces tart, bright red cherries ideal for cooking and baking
• Showy white blossoms in spring
• Deciduous tree with a rounded canopy
• Self-fertile variety, no pollinator required
• Attracts pollinators and birds

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 15-20 feet
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification needed; sow in fall or stratify seeds for 90-120 days
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Montmorency cherry from seed, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Mix seeds with moist peat moss or sand and refrigerate for 90-120 days. After stratification, sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. Provide full sun and regular watering. Protect young trees from extreme weather and pests. With proper care, your cherry tree will establish and grow into a productive specimen.

What's Included

10 Montmorency cherry tree seeds.