Cherry 'Cupid'

Prunus 'Cupid' - The Cupid Cherry is a small tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. The cherries that are produced are dark red with black overtone, which are usually ready for picking in late summer. The cherries are sweet and have a juicy texture. Best suited for fresh eating and processing.

The Cupid Cherry is a deciduous tree that can grow to be about 10 ft tall, and a spread of 5 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and is a self-pollinating variety. The leaves are an oval shape, and are a glossy green color that turn yellow in the fall. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution, not particular to soil type of pH, and does best in average to evenly moist soil conditions. Zone 2. Full sun. Blooms April-May. Harvest time is late August. Self-fertile but does better in pairs (Romeo). H. 6'-9'.

Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not.