Cherry 'Evans'

Prunus 'Evans' - A compact fruit tree, Alberta introduction; showy white flowers in spring followed by loads of bright red sour cherries in mid summer, excellent for pies and jam; needs full sun and well-drained soil, self-pollinating; extremely hardy. Dwarf variety. It has dark green deciduous foliage. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. 

Evans Cherry will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. 

Zone 4. Full sun. Bloom time is April-May. Harvest time is late August. Self-fertile but does better in pairs. H. 10'.