Carmine Jewel®, Pie Cherry (Dwarf)
This unique cross between pie cherry and English bush cherry produces large purple-red fruit with dark red flesh and high in antioxidents. The flavor is a balance of sweet and tart and are excellent for fresh eating, or for drying, or made into pies, jellies and/or preserves.
The trees are quite small, typically maxing out at about 6-7 feet tall and wide, and usually take on more of a shrub form. Despite the small size these trees they can still produce a fair bit of fruit - usually about 15 pounds by the 3rd year and 20-30 pounds by the 5th year (depending on growing conditions). The tree’s compact size makes it easy to integrate it into your lawn or garden, and with it's glossy green leaves and pretty pink-white blossoms it will be sure to add a nice touch as well. Carmine Jewel® is extremely cold-hardy, as well as being disease resistant and relatively easy to grow.
Partially self-fertile - can produce more if planted near a different variety of cherry.