Evans Cherry
The Evans Cherry is hardy producer of an edible moderate sweetness cherry. The tree puts on a brilliant show of white flowers in the spring and then produces bright red fruit weighing 4.5g – 5.0g that ripens in mid August. The cultivar is self-pollinating, cold hardy and has a long history of growing in Alberta. The cherry can be eaten right off the tree once ripe, or used for making jams, jellies, pies, and even wines.
Common Name |
Evans Cherry |
---|---|
Latin Name |
Prunus 'Evans' |
Form |
Round |
Life Span |
45+ |
Growth Rate |
Medium |
Mature Height |
4.0m |
Mature Spread |
3.0m |
Flower Colour |
White |
Fragrance |
Aromatic |
Fall Colour |
orange |
Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3 |
Special Attributes and Considerations |
As the tree is a copious producer of fruit it is best not planted near driveways or sidewalks. |
Folk Lore |
Mrs. Borward had been growing exceptional cherry trees North East of Edmonton since 1923. In 1976 she was faced with loosing her beloved orchard to urban sprawl. To preserve her hard work she invited renowned horticulturalist Ieuan Evans to visit her orchard and take suckers of her cherry trees. Mr. Evans propagated those suckers and distributed them wide and far. Slowly but surely word spread of this amazing new cherry tree that would thrive on the prairies. |
Available Sizes |
40mm |
Common Name |
Evans Cherry |
---|---|
Latin Name |
Prunus 'Evans' |
Form |
Round |
Life Span |
45+ |
Growth Rate |
Medium |
Mature Height |
4.0m |
Mature Spread |
3.0m |
Flower Colour |
White |
Fragrance |
Aromatic |
Fall Colour |
orange |
Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3 |
Special Attributes and Considerations |
As the tree is a copious producer of fruit it is best not planted near driveways or sidewalks. |
Folk Lore |
Mrs. Borward had been growing exceptional cherry trees North East of Edmonton since 1923. In 1976 she was faced with loosing her beloved orchard to urban sprawl. To preserve her hard work she invited renowned horticulturalist Ieuan Evans to visit her orchard and take suckers of her cherry trees. Mr. Evans propagated those suckers and distributed them wide and far. Slowly but surely word spread of this amazing new cherry tree that would thrive on the prairies. |
Available Sizes |
40mm |
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