Sour cherry

Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus)

Sour cherry, also known as Tart cherry, Amarelle cherry

Sour cherries (*Prunus cerasus*) are cultivated in several countries, notably Turkey, Poland, the United States (especially Michigan), Hungary, and Russia. These cherries are characterized by their bright, tangy flavor, which combines sweetness and acidity. They are frequently used in various culinary dishes, especially in baking and cooking.

Key Facts About Sour cherry

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Attributes of Sour cherry

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
3.5 m to 10 m
Spread
4.5 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink Brown Gray

Scientific Classification of Sour cherry

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Rose
Genus
Prunus
Species
Sour cherry

Toxicity

Ingestion