Prunus Romance 'Valentine'tart cherry » Versatile cherries» Dwarf, shrub form cherry» Self fertile Category:Fruit TreeHardiness Zone:2-8Height:6-10 ftSpread:5-8 ftThe Valentine Cherry is a hardy sour cherry tree featuring clusters of white flowers in mid-spring and glossy green foliage that turns yellow in the fall. It produces bright red, tart, and firm cherries in late summer, ideal for cooking, baking, preserves, drying, and canning. This self-fertile, dwarf cherry tree, Prunus fruticosa x cerasus 'Valentine', yields 4.5-gram fruits high in citric acid and sugar. Developed by the University of Saskatchewan, the Romance series cherries are noted for their fruit quality, hardiness, and resistance to pests and diseases. The Valentine Cherry tree offers a low-maintenance option with ornamental value from its spring flowers and fall foliage. Its bright red cherries are versatile for various culinary uses, and its self-pollinating nature simplifies growth. The dwarf size is suitable for small spaces, yet it provides an abundant harvest. With high citric acid and sugar content, the cherries deliver a sweet flavor, and the tree's hardiness and disease resistance ensure reliable fruiting every August.
