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.

Description

Description

Additional information
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