Cherry 'Craig's Crimson'

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Size :

on Maxma RS. 5 gal Semi-Dwarf
on Mazzard RS. 5 gal Standard
on Maxma RS. 15 gal Semi-Dwarf
on Mazzard RS. 15 gal Standard

$79.99

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Overview

Firm dark red to nearly black fruit, medium to large size. Taste test winner. Wonderful lightly spiced flavor w/very firm texture.

Details

Description

Botanical Name:	Prunus avium
Cultivar:	Craig’s Crimson Cherry

Firm dark red to nearly black fruit, medium to large size. Taste test winner.

Attractive deciduous tree with delicious fruit, called "drupes", ranging from deep red to yellow blush in the summer. We offer sweet varieties. A favorite fruit of many a tree climber.

Deciduous, slow growing, upright tree. 3-5 years before fruit production.

Attracts Pollinators

Self-Fruiting

Quick Facts

Flavor:	Taste test winner! Wonderful spicy flavor w/very firm texture
Mature Height:	Semi-Dwarf (12’-18’) or Standard (18’-25’)
Self-Fertile:	Yes
Bloom Season:	White flowers in Late Spring
Harvest Season:	May-June
Chill Hours:	500-600
USDA Zones:	5-9
Rootstock:	Maxma 14® brokforest or Newroot-1 (Semi-Dwarf) / Mazzard (Standard)

Care

Sun Needs:	Plant in full sun (minimum 6 hours).
Soil/Water Needs:	Provide humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Planting and Care Tip:	Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune in winter while dormant for shape and structure.