Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon - Tart Cherry Tree
Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon - Tart Cherry Tree
Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon - Tart Cherry Tree
Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon - Tart Cherry Tree
Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon - Tart Cherry Tree
Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon - Tart Cherry Tree
Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon - Tart Cherry Tree
Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon
Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry, Dwarf Cherry, Morello Cherry
Lovely young plant that coped well with the journey.
thierry, 10/06/2026
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Description
The Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon Cherry is a vigorous variety producing large, sweet fruits with firm and crunchy yellow flesh, slightly acidic, and with a shiny light red skin. Flowering begins in early April. To ensure good fruiting, this non-self-fertile variety needs to be associated with a Bigarreau Napoleon or Burlat Cherry in close proximity, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft). Planting is ideally done in autumn for a harvest in June.
The Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon Cherry produces large heart-shaped fruits, firm and crunchy. The cherries, with a shiny light red skin, have slightly acidic yellow flesh. Enjoy them just after picking or, if the harvest is abundant, use them to make pies, clafoutis, jams, and preserves. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and trace elements.
The Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon cherry is a vigorous variety. In early April it is covered with small white flowers that appear before the foliage. This variety is pollinated by the Napoleon and Burlat varieties. It is necessary to have one of these other cherry trees in close proximity, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft), to allow for good fruiting. The variety Coeur de Pigeon is harvested in June. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and may exhibit an alternate (biennial) bearing phenomenon, allowing the tree to replenish its reserves. Fruit production becomes optimal after 6 to 7 years. Cherries should be picked when ripe as they do not ripen after harvest.
The Bigarreau Cherry (Prunus avium) belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10m (16 to 33ft) in height at maturity. Hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F), while the flowers are sensitive to spring frosts and are damaged at -2°C (28.4°F). Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate toothed leaves are shiny and dark green, then take on a lovely russet colour in autumn before falling. Adapted to most regions, the cherry tree can be planted on a lawn, at the back of a flowerbed, or within an orchard.
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Plant habit
Fruit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Prunus
cerasus
Bigarreau Coeur de Pigeon
Rosaceae
Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry, Dwarf Cherry, Morello Cherry
Cultivar or hybrid
Merisier (7.5L/10L pot - Goblet)
Planting and care
Easy to cultivate, cherry trees grow in all types of soil, acidic or alkaline. They appreciate moist, light soils and dislike heavy and clayey soils. Choose a sunny site. In order to limit the risks of late frost to the flowers, it is recommended to plant your cherry tree in a sheltered location, facing west and protected from cold winds in regions that experience spring frosts. Planting is preferably done in autumn. If you plant multiple trees, space them 4 to 5m (13 to 16ft) apart for grafted plants.
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 bottom of the planting hole. Install a stake. Place the root ball, cover with the topsoil, and firm it down. Water generously (about 10L). Tie the stake to the plant, crossing the tie in a figure-eight shape without touching the trunk.
During cultivation watering is not necessary except in the case of high heat. 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.
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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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