Cherry 'Juliet'

$89.99
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Be captivated by the 'Juliet' cherry, a horticultural masterpiece that combines breathtaking beauty with a bountiful harvest. In spring, the rounded, compact shrub is completely enveloped in snowy clusters of fragrant white flowers, creating a cloud-like effect in your garden. As summer unfolds, these blossoms transform into an abundance of large, glistening cherries that ripen to a deep, dark red, almost burgundy-black. Its glossy, deep green oval leaves provide a lush backdrop until they turn a vibrant golden-yellow in the autumn, ensuring multi-season interest for any landscape.

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Plant Details

Difficulty:

Easy

Zone:

2-7

Watering:

Medium

Years To Bear:

3

Plant Type:

Fruit Bush (can be pruned as a Small Tree).

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Juliet Dwarf Sour Cherry, Juliet Tart Cherry, Juliet Bush Cherry, Juliet Romance Cherry

Scientific Name:

Prunus fruticosa × Prunus cerasus 'Juliet' (also known as Prunus × kerrasis 'Juliet').

Growth Details:

Mature Size: 5–8 feet tall and 4–7 feet wide (can reach up to 12 feet if trained as a tree).

Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub.

Form: Rounded and bushy.

Growth Rate: Moderate.

Longevity: 40+ years under ideal conditions.

Features:

Ornamental Value: Fragrant flowers and showy autumn foliage.

Attracts: Highly attractive to birds and pollinators.

Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, jams, and freezing.

High Yield: Mature plants can yield up to 25 lbs of fruit annually

Environmental Needs:

Exposure: Full Sun.

Soil Preferences: Prefers rich, loamy, and well-drained soil.

Soil Tolerance: Fairly adaptable to most soil types except for heavy, waterlogged clay.

Watering: Average to evenly moist; highly intolerant of "wet feet."

Care Guide

Plant Care

Care:

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production and sweetness.

Moisture Requirements: Requires regular watering, especially during the first two seasons, to establish a strong root system.

Maintenance: Low maintenance but benefits from pruning in late winter or early spring to remove old wood and encourage fresh, productive growth.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or compost in early spring before the blossoms emerge.

Tips For Success:

Thinning: Use the thinning cuts method to remove old canes every few years to maintain productivity.

Mulching: Apply bark mulch to keep roots cool and maintain consistent moisture.

Support: Generally not required due to its sturdy, multi-stemmed habit.

Winter Protection: Wrap young plants to protect them from rabbits, mice, and deer in late fall.

Planting Considerations:

Best Time To Plant: Spring or early fall.

Spacing: 8 feet apart for individual shrubs; 4 feet apart for an edible hedge.

Location Tips: Plant 1–2 inches deeper than the container level to encourage a strong, suckering base

Fruit Profile

Size:

Large (average weight of approx. 4.5–5 grams)

Colour:

Deep Dark Red to almost black when fully ripe

Texture:

Firm, fleshy, and juicy

Flavour:

Incredibly sweet with a rich, complex balance of sugars and acids; sugar levels can reach up to 20 Brix.

Harvest Time:

Late July to Mid-August

Pollination Requirements:

Self-fertile; no second variety is required to set fruit
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