Cherries On Top

Cherries are typically categorized in two different ways: sweet or sour. Sour or tart cherries, such as North Star, are the ones used in pies, pastries, cheesecakes, and other desserts. Sweet cherries such as Stella, on the other hand, are best when picked and eaten fresh. And if you needed another reason to plant a cherry tree, there’s nothing more picturesque than one (or many) in bloom!

MONTMORENCY SOUR CHERRY

Size A, 5 ft. tall $135

This tart cherry is absolutely delicious in pies and jams. Itsfruit, which ripens in June, is bright red with yellow flesh,and it stays bright red when dried or frozen. You can alsoexpect beautiful white flowers during the summer months!

NORTH STAR SOUR CHERRY

Size A, 5 ft. tall $135

North Star is a petite cherry tree with lots to offer. In thespring months, its gorgeous white blossoms make a grandentrance. In fall, its foliage takes on rich red hues. It trulyshines during summer, however, when its dark red cherriesare ready to be harvested.

BLACK TARTARIAN CHERRY

Size A, 5 - 6 ft. tall $135

Contrary to what its name suggests, Black Tartarian is nottart at all! This heirloom sweet cherry is loved for itsbeautiful white flowers and dark purplish-black fruits, whichare just as delicious in preserves as they are when eatenright off of the tree.

LAPINS CHERRY

Size A, 5 - 6 ft. tall $135

The bright red cherries you typically picture are more thanlikely Lapins cherries. These lusciously sweet cherriesactually hail from Canada, but they have worked their wayinto the hearts of countless Americans over the years.