Merton Bigarreau sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Merton Bigarreau'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Merton Bigarreau' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Merton Bigarreau') is a tree for food gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun. It grows fast with an upright habit and blooms in early to late spring, which draws bees and butterflies. The fruit is grown for fresh eating and ripens in midseason. Plant a second cherry nearby, since this one is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Thalia daffodil, Knapweed, and Virginia rose.