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Sour cherry

Prunus cerasus 'Łutówka'

A small treeA specimen to look atBees and butterflies

Spring blossomEdible fruitGood for pollinators

Sour cherry
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeFruit and herbs
FamilyRosaceae
Size when mature4 m tall, 3.5 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureMedium, Dry
Soilloam, sand
Soil pH6 to 7.5
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersApril
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterMedium water
UpkeepSome
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In Europecat.origin.archaeophyte
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness
Worth knowingEdible · Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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