Plant Database
English Morello Sour Cherry
Cherry sour ‘English Morello’
The English Morello is the quintessential sour cherry for cooking, prized for its intense, vibrant tartness and deep, complex flavor that transforms when heated. This self-fertile, hardy tree is a must-have for any baker or preserve maker.
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Produces small, round, very dark red (almost black) cherries.
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Flavor is powerfully tart and tangy when fresh, mellowing into a rich, full-bodied sweetness when cooked.
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Self-pollinating and productive, often bearing fruit at a younger age than sweet cherries.
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More shade-tolerant and adaptable than many sweet cherry varieties.
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Deciduous tree with a graceful, weeping habit, easy to harvest, growing 15-24 ft. tall.
Culinary Profile:
Fresh Flavor: Very tart and brisk, primarily used for cooking.
Cooked Flavor: Develops a rich, deep, and balanced cherry flavor that is unsurpassed for pies and preserves.
Best Uses: The ultimate pie and jam cherry. Also excellent for juices, liqueurs, sauces, and drying.