Prunus avium Schneiders Späte Knorpelkirsche - Cherry Tree

The 'Schneiders Late Morello Cherry' is an old, vigorous variety with good productivity. It is particularly appreciated for its very large cherries in July, which have firm flesh and a very aromatic taste. These cherries are delicious fresh and can also be used for preserves, jams, and compotes. This cherry tree is of medium size and has a pyramid shape, making it suitable for small gardens. Easy to grow and cold-resistant, it thrives in most slightly moist soils.

The Cherry tree, Latin name Prunus avium, belongs to the large Rosaceae family, which includes most of our fruit trees as well as many ornamental plants. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 5 to 10m (16 to 33ft) at maturity. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, particularly enjoyable during the summer. Its alternate, toothed leaves are shiny and dark green, turning a lovely russet color in autumn before falling. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and trace elements.

'Schneiders Late Morello Cherry' is an old variety that was discovered by chance in 1850 in the state of Brandenburg, in eastern Germany (literally: Schneider's late morello). This tree has a more or less pyramidal, upright habit and reaches a maximum height of 6m (20ft) with a spread of 3.50m (11ft) after 10 years, making it a good choice for small gardens. It has vigorous growth (40-50cm (16-20in) per year) and blooms in March-April (or even May in Germany), producing beautiful white flowers measuring 2 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. Its foliage is a beautiful, fairly light green. This variety bears fruit in July, producing very large dark red cherries that are moderately prone to splitting in case of prolonged rain. The flesh is firm and aromatic, delicious when eaten fresh and well-suited for preserves, desserts, and jams.
This cherry tree is not self-fertile; it requires pollination from another tree of a variety such as Hedelfingen, Kordia, Oktavia, Regina, or Sunburst. Schneiders Late Morello Cherry will then demonstrate good productivity.

Easy to grow, this cherry tree thrives in most soils, as long as it has some moisture. It even appreciates a certain level of humidity if the soil is well-drained and thrives in full sun. The flowers are damaged by spring frosts, so it is recommended to plant cherry trees in sheltered locations, facing west and protected from cold winds in regions with significant late frosts. Nevertheless, the very abundant flowering often leads to satisfactory fruit set. The cherry tree is a charming small tree that is both delicious and ornamental, resistant to bacterial canker, and requires almost no maintenance. In this variety, fruit rot and brown rot are the main diseases to watch out for. The cherry tree can be planted in a short grass meadow, at the back of a border, or in an orchard, alongside apple trees, pear trees, plum trees, and why not a persimmon tree to add a touch of uniqueness.