Juliet Dwarf Cherry Tree | Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co.

Juliet™ Dwarf Cherry

The Sweetest of the Bunch!

Rich, complex balance of sugars and acids

Large, deep-red fruits

Yields up to 25 lbs. of fruits

Grows just 5-8 ft. tall

Hardy to -40 degrees F

Our sweetest, tastiest dwarf cherry yet.

Flavor sensation! Juliet can obtain up to a 20-brix sugar level (higher than sweet cherries) with a delightful complement of acidity, making for a rich, complex flavor.

Large, attractive fruits. Deep-red cherries are our favorite for eating fresh, but are delicious when used for baking, jams and ice cream, and freeze beautifully. Yields up to 25 lbs. of fruits.

Easy to manage. Growing just 5-to 8- ft. tall, Juliet is a breeze to care for and harvest, and easy to fit into the landscape or large containers.

Ideal for edible landscape. Abundant, white flowers, glossy green foliage and attractive bush habit allow it to double as an ornamental. Self-pollinating. Hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Zones 2-7.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Prunus fruticosa x Prunus cerasus 'Juliet'
Height: 5 - 10 feet.
Spacing: 5 - 7 feet.
Depth: Plant in the spring in a sunny location. Place the plant in the hole at the same level it was grown by the nursery. This is where the roots start and the tops shoots begin. Spread the roots out evenly. Gently work the soil around the roots, do not pack the soil. Water plant thoroughly.
Spread: 5 - 7 feet.
Light Required: Full Sun
Pollinator: Self-pollinating.
Yield: Up to 25 pounds at 5 years.
Foliage: Glossy green foliage, oval to obovate in shape, with pointed tips and serrated edges.
Blooms: Spring
Fruit: Dark red cherries. Full size fruit average weight of 5 grams. Large pits.
Zone: 2 - 7

Form: Dwarf habit.
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: Prune damaged, diseased, and dead limbs. Limbs that grow inward toward the center of the tree. About third of the new growth (from that year) annually, while trees are dormant. Prune in early Spring before the bush breaks dormancy. Cherry buds are either vegetative or floral. Usually the end bud and thin side buds are vegetative and most of the larger buds are floral. When pruning, do not cut off tips of branches because you might be removing the vegetative buds and will have nothing to make ne
Comments: Low suckering, easy to grow, manageable plant size (easy to pick, prune and cover with bird netting if desired). Attractive rounded plant shape with attractive white blossoms. Excellent for fresh eating.