Cherry 'Merton Premier'

Prunus avium 'Merton Premier'

Cherry 'Merton Premier'
Prunus a. 'Merton Premier'
Darkred, large delicious cherry

Charasteristics:

Blossom time
April
Planting distance
See info at various sizes
Distance in hedge
See info at various sizes
Soil conditions
All soils, not on heavy wet soils
Fruit colour
Red to darkred
Flavour
Sweet, juicy, firm flesh
Use
Eating fresh, baking, pickling, firing or putting in brandy
Picking season
First half of July
Season of use
July
Growing situation
Also above 500 meters altitude, Sun
Mature plant height
See info at various sizes
Blossom colour
White
Remarks
-
Vigour
Moderate growth
Producing fruits after
After 2 to 3 years
Pollination
Not Self-pollinating
Pollinators
Prunus a. 'Pollux', Prunus a. 'Regina', Prunus a. 'Sylvia', Prunus a. 'Van'
Disease resistance
Healthy species
Overall appreciation
9,5

This article is available in the following version(s)

'Merton Premier' - Spindle, 1-year, on rootstock Colt

Photo: maiden 1-year, unpruned and pruned
With this maiden form you can make a 2-year bush-tree or spindle tree
Also convenient for low espaliers (1,5 to 2,5 meter)
€ 17.95
100-125 cm.

'Merton Premier' - Spindle, 1-year, in pot on rootstock Colt

This form can be used to make a tree with a right growing trunk with side branches, like is used in professional nurseries.
Also convenient for making a fruit hedge.
Only to be used on very good soil or improve the soil by using potting soil.
This tree can reach a height of 1,5 to 3,5 meters
€ 19.95
125-150 cm

'Merton Premier' - Bush, 2-years

Photo: bush, 2-years, before pruning and after pruning
This bush tree can reach a height of 2,5 to 3,5 meter
Convenient for rich and less rich soil
€ 22.50

'Merton Premier' - Bush, 2-years, in pot

This bush tree can reach a height of 2,5 to 3,5 meter
Convenient for rich soil.
€ 25.95

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