This tart cherry is great for pies or juice. Fruit is like Montmorency, but larger and firmer. Ripens over an extended period of time. Bright red juice. Self-pollinating, but bears larger crops when pollinated with another pie cherry tree. White spring flowers. Ripens in late June. Botanical Name- Prunus cerasus ‘Balaton’ Pronunciation- PROO-nus ser-AY-sus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Girard’s Hot Shot Azalea – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
