Fruit-Cherry-Balaton semi-dwarf #7
Fruit-Cherry-Balaton semi-dwarf #7
Balaton™ Pie Semi-dwarf Cherry
Tart cherry, great for pies and juice, self-pollinating
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This tart cherry is great for pies or juice. Fruit is like Montmorency, but larger and firmer. Ripens over an extended period of time. Bright red juice. Self-pollinating, but bears larger crops when pollinated with another pie cherry tree. White spring flowers. Ripens in late June.
Botanical Name- Prunus cerasus 'Balaton'
Pronunciation- PROO-nus ser-AY-sus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 15 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well-drained
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Girard's Hot Shot Azalea – 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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