'Morello' Cherry Tree

'Morello' Cherry TreeA rich tasting, glossy, dark cherry that can be grown in a patio pot, a border or by a sunny wall Regarded as the best cherry for cooking (in fact it's the only sour cherry variety grown commercially in the UK it's that good) perfect for pies, liqueurs and jams. The cherries are ripe and ready for cooking when they turn dark red. If you leave them until they're almost black, you can also eat them fresh Good results throughout the UK we'd even

followed with spring flowering

ornate blooms display well on tall plants

The leaves turn to a lovely green in summer and then end with a fiery display of red

Taoflora's the name

which often take two years to flower

tail-like flower heads

and will grow best in a spot where it can receive lots of bright sunlight throughout the day

winged fruit in the summer

These sweet baby cues are popular in the Mediterranean area

It’s an attractive addition and ideal for adding a twist to sauces

ideal for cottage gardens

in our view at least