Cherry - Ming - #10

The Cherry - Ming is a compact, cold-hardy sour cherry tree known for its heavy yields of dark red fruit with a pleasantly tart flavor. Developed in Canada for prairie climates, Ming is ideal for fresh eating, pies, jams, and juice. It also features beautiful white spring blossoms and attractive green foliage, making it a functional and ornamental addition to the landscape.

With a tidy, shrub-like growth habit and strong disease resistance, this #10 container-grown tree is perfect for northern growers seeking reliable performance and a bountiful harvest.

Key Features:

Produces dark red cherries with tangy-sweet flavor

Compact, shrub-form tree – great for small yards or orchards

Self-pollinating, but may benefit from cross-pollination

Cold-hardy to zone 2 – excellent for prairie climates

Fragrant white spring blossoms and ornamental summer foliage

Supplied in a #10 container – transplant-ready

Care Instructions:

Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal fruit production

Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter

Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods and fruit development

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead or crowded branches

Fertilization: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring

Pollination: Self-pollinating, though nearby cherry varieties can improve yield

Winter Care: Extremely hardy – no special protection needed in zone 2 and above