The 'Cutie Pie' Bush Cherry is a super-dwarf, self-fertile sour cherry shrub developed in Canada, ideal for small spaces and containers, known for sweet-tart red fruit perfect for fresh eating or baking, beautiful white spring blooms, and extreme cold hardiness (Zone 2b).
Key Characteristics:
Size & Habit: Extremely compact, growing only 4-6 feet tall and wide with a shrub-like, bushy form, unlike traditional cherry trees.
Fruit: Produces bright red, juicy, sweet-tart cherries in July, that are about the size of a penny. Great for pies, jams, or fresh eating. Brix sweetness scale of 18-20.
Flowers: White blooms appear in spring before the glossy green foliage, adding ornamental value.
Hardiness: Exceptionally cold-hardy, thriving in USDA Zones 2b and above.
Pollination: Self-fertile, but yields increase significantly with another compatible cherry (like Crimson Passion or Valentine) nearby.
Care: Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established; bird netting is recommended.