Bush Cherries
Bush Cherries are compact, ornamental fruit-bearing shrubs developed by the late Dr. Elwyn Meader of New Hampshire, offering Montmorency-type pie cherries on remarkably small, cold-hardy plants. These multi-stemmed bushes reach just 4 feet tall and wide at maturity, making them ideal for small gardens, edible hedges, and container cultivation where full-size cherry trees won't fit. The plants provide exceptional ornamental value with beautiful spring blossoms, attractive summer foliage, and rich fall colors in shades of orange, red, and burgundy. Despite their compact size, vigorous bushes produce up to 10 pounds of tart, flavorful cherries perfect for pies, jams, and preserves, ripening in late summer when few other cherries are available. Bush cherries thrive across USDA Zones 4-9 with excellent cold hardiness and adaptability, performing best when two different varieties are planted for cross-pollination. Available in three productive and tasty varieties, these versatile shrubs combine the productivity of traditional sour cherries with the manageable size and ornamental appeal of a flowering shrub, making them outstanding choices for edible landscapes and backyard orchards.
Bush Cherries
Bush Cherries are compact, ornamental fruit-bearing shrubs developed by the late Dr. Elwyn Meader of New Hampshire, offering Montmorency-type pie cherries on remarkably small, cold-hardy plants. These multi-stemmed bushes reach just 4 feet tall and wide at maturity, making them ideal for small gardens, edible hedges, and container cultivation where full-size cherry trees won't fit. The plants provide exceptional ornamental value with beautiful spring blossoms, attractive summer foliage, and rich fall colors in shades of orange, red, and burgundy. Despite their compact size, vigorous bushes produce up to 10 pounds of tart, flavorful cherries perfect for pies, jams, and preserves, ripening in late summer when few other cherries are available. Bush cherries thrive across USDA Zones 4-9 with excellent cold hardiness and adaptability, performing best when two different varieties are planted for cross-pollination. Available in three productive and tasty varieties, these versatile shrubs combine the productivity of traditional sour cherries with the manageable size and ornamental appeal of a flowering shrub, making them outstanding choices for edible landscapes and backyard orchards.
