Cupid Bush Cherry
Cupid is a very dark bush cherry cultivar that was selected as part of the Romance series at the University of Saskatchewan. Very large fruits with great flavor! Let Cupid bring some tasty romance into your garden.
Latin Name: Prunus japonica x P.jacquemontii
Site and Soil: Bush Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Cross pollination of this plant is helpful for heavier crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 4 ft. in height x 4 ft. wide
Bloom Time: March to April
Ripening Time: Mid to late September
Yield: 8-10 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Fruits are susceptible to to brown rot because of cool temperature and cloudy weather conditions during ripening time
USDA Zone: 4
Sunset Western Zone: A1-A3; 1-3, 10
Sunset Northeast Zone: 34-45