Cerisier 'Crimson Passion®' - Prunus x kerrasis 'Crimson Passion'

A true gem for small spaces and urban orchards, the 'Crimson Passion' cherry produces intense dark red fruit, turning almost black at maturity. This shrub variety stands out with an exceptionally high sugar content, surpassing most traditional sour cherries, making it an exquisite fruit to enjoy fresh or processed. Compact, hardy, and generous, it transforms your garden into a gourmet destination while offering a brilliant white spring bloom.

Characteristics

• Foliage: The deciduous leaves are a rich green, oval, and glossy, providing a dense texture that remains attractive throughout the growing season.
• Flowering / Fruiting: A profusion of delicate white flowers appears in May. They give way to large, firm fruits with deep red flesh and juice.
• Taste and Texture: The cherries offer a meaty texture and a complex flavor, balanced by a remarkable sweetness for this type of cherry.
• Light: Requires full sun for optimal fruit production and concentrated sugar flavor.
• Habit: Shrubby, compact, and rounded, which makes harvesting easy without the use of a ladder.
• Growth: Moderate growth rate, reaching its adult size in a controlled manner.
• Soil: Prefers rich, deep, and especially well-drained soil.
• Temperature: Excellent hardiness (Zone 3).
• Resistances: Good resistance to common cherry diseases and remarkable tolerance to harsh winters.

Utilization

• Types of Use: Ideal for specimen planting, integration into edible shrub borders, or even in large containers.
• Culinary Use: Perfect for fresh consumption. In the kitchen, it excels in pies, jams, juices, and liqueurs, retaining its intense color and flavor.
• Decorative Advantages: Offers a dazzling spring show and a magnificent contrast between its dark fruits and green foliage in summer.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly during the first two years. Ensure a constant water supply during fruit formation.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost in early spring.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and promote air circulation.
• Planting: Provide sufficient spacing to allow for good aeration.
• Winter Protection: Protection against rodents (plastic spiral) is recommended during the first few years.