Prunus Carmine Jewel - Dwarf Cherry
Prunus Carmine Jewel - Dwarf Cherry
Prunus cerasus x fruticosa Carmine Jewel
Ground Cherry, Dwarf Cherry
Beautiful young plant, well ramified.
SHINRA TENSEI, 14/10/2025
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Description
Prunus cerasus 'Carmine Jewel' is a self-fertile dwarf cherry tree variety, with small sour cherries as its fruit. It forms a bush without a trunk, with branches starting near the ground and reaching a height of 2m (7ft). This makes it ideal for small spaces and pots, but it also makes it very easy to harvest the fruit. These small dark red fruits, very abundant in June and July, have a sweet and juicy flesh, suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. Very hardy, it is easy to grow everywhere except in clayey soil.
Prunus cerasus belongs to the Rosaceae family, also known as the 'Morello' cherry tree or Sour cherry tree. It is native to Asia Minor and grows quite widely in Europe. Hardy, it withstands cold and adapts well to all regions. If grown in a pot, it is advisable to protect it during cold periods. It prefers a sunny exposure, slightly sheltered from the wind. It adapts to all types of soil, even slightly calcareous, except for clayey soil.
The 'Carmine Jewel' variety is characterized by its bushy habit, without a trunk. It does not exceed 1.5 to 2 metres (5 to 7 feet) in height, with the same width. Its flowers appear as early as March, before the leaf bud burst period. This flowering, composed of white flowers grouped in clusters, very early in spring, is always a dazzling sight announcing the end of winter. In the garden, the flowering Sour cherry tree is very attractive to bees, which willingly collect its nectar. The reddish wood is a characteristic feature of the cherry tree family. In June-July, this Sour cherry tree produces an abundant crop of small red fruits, smaller than sweet cherries, with firm and juicy flesh. The fruit is attached to the branch by a short petiole measuring 1 to 2cm (0 to 1in) long. The deciduous foliage is light green and takes on brownish-orange hues in autumn.
The fruit or drupe of the dwarf cherry tree is rich in antioxidants, making it beneficial for health. It can be eaten raw from the tree, but sour cherries reveal their flavors in cooking to enhance sweet pastries or savory dishes, or simply in jam.
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Planting and care
Easy to grow, Cherry Trees grow in all types of soil, acidic or calcareous. It prefers moist, light soils and fears heavy and clayey soils. Choose a sunny location. In order to limit the risks of late frosts on the flowers, it is recommended to plant the Cherry Tree in a sheltered position, facing west and protected from cold winds in regions that experience spring frosts. Planting is preferably done in autumn. If you plant several plants, space them 1 metre (3 feet) apart for dwarf varieties.
Loosen the soil deeply, remove stones and unwanted weeds. Add some sand to improve drainage. Dig a hole 4 to 5 times the volume of the root ball. Make sure to separate the subsoil from the topsoil. Mix crushed horn or well-rotted compost or potting soil with the subsoil and pour this mixture into the planting hole. Install a stake. Place the root ball, cover with the topsoil and firm it down. Water generously (about 10 litres). Tie the stake to the plant, crossing the tie in a figure 8 shape, without touching the trunk.
During cultivation, watering is not necessary except in case of high temperatures. Mulch at the base to keep it cool in summer. Protect your harvest by installing, either a bird net, aluminum foil or old CDs. In case of aphid attack, spray with soapy water.
For container planting: Place a layer of gravel or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Add a layer of soil and then place the plant and cover with a mixture of 2/3 garden soil, 1/3 potting soil or well-rotted compost. Every spring, surface the pot by replacing the top layer with fresh potting soil. Water regularly and moderately. At the end of autumn, protect the pot with insulation before winter frosts.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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