A very old variety, grown in England from the early 17th century, acid Cherry Morello is the classic cooking cherry. The fruit is medium-sized, almost black with dark red flesh; wonderful rich cherry flavour when cooked. Fruit contains the anti-oxidant and sleep-regulator melatonin. Compact, spreading tree, very hardy and reliable, regular cropper. Tolerates shade, and can be grown against a north wall. Prune as little as possible, and only in summer. Self-fertile and an excellent pollinator, with a long flowering season.
Site: Sheltered Soil: Any reasonably well drained Position: Full sun, part-shade or shade Pick: August Keep: Does not keep Hardiness: Hardy Pollination: Self-fertile, but may crop better with a pollination partner Uses: Cooking and bottling
