Carmine Jewel Cherry #7

Description:

An exciting new development, this small upright fruit tree is prized for its tart nearly-black cherries in summer, excellent for jams and pies, as well as showy white flowers in spring; the hardiest sour (pie) cherry yet

Edible Qualities

Carmine Jewel Cherry (tree form) is a small tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces crimson round fruit (technically 'drupes') with hints of deep purple and red flesh which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a tart taste.

The fruit are most often used in the following ways:

• Baking
• Preserves

Features & Attributes

Carmine Jewel Cherry (tree form) is draped in stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers along the branches in mid spring before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding yellow in the fall. The fruits are showy crimson drupes with hints of deep purple, which are carried in abundance in mid summer. The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways, and may require occasional clean-up.