Type
tart, self-fruitful, cold-hardy
Cherry variety
Montmorency Cherry
The standard American sour cherry, with bright red, tangy fruit and reliable production in colder regions. It is widely used for pies, juice, and preserves.
Season
early to mid summer
Best for
baking, canning, and cold climates
About Montmorency
Montmorency is the standard sour cherry, with bright red fruit, clear juice, and lively tart flavor. It is prized for pies, preserves, and baking.
Growing Montmorency Cherry
Montmorency is self-fertile and generally more cold-hardy than sweet cherries. Harvest when berries are bright red and juicy, and net the crop because birds readily take ripe fruit.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all cherry, see the complete guide.
How to grow CherryOther cherry varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.