Fruit-Cherry-Bush-Romeo #7
Fruit-Cherry-Bush-Romeo #7
Romeo™ Bush Cherry
Self-pollinating, "sweet" tart cherry
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Deep crimson, full-sized, glossy fruit with incredible sugar levels for a tart cherry type. Grown for its exceptional cold-hardiness, dwarf stature, and high flesh-to-pit ratio. This means more fruit per pound with less weight from the pits. Self-pollinating. Fruits can be eaten fresh or made into jam, wine or canned.
Botanical Name- Prunus x kerrasis 'Romeo'
Pronunciation- PROO-nus kair-RAY-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 12 ft
Mature Height- 12 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well-drained
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Bullseye Mountain Laurel – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
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