Cherry Morello

A very old variety, grown in England from the early 17th century, acid Cherry Morello is the classic cooking cherry. The fruit is medium-sized, almost black with dark red flesh; wonderful rich cherry flavour when cooked. Fruit contains the anti-oxidant and sleep-regulator melatonin. Compact, spreading tree, very hardy and reliable, regular cropper. Tolerates shade, and can be grown against a north wall. Prune as little as possible, and only in summer. Self-fertile and an excellent pollinator, with a long flowering season.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Full sun, part-shade or shade
Pick: August
Keep: Does not keep
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile, Pollination group 4, but may crop better with a pollination partner
Uses: Cooking and bottling

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