Cherry tree Bigarreau Moreau – AB

Description

Description of the Cherry Tree Bigarreau Moreau

The Cherry Tree Bigarreau Moreau, known for its robustness and productivity, produces cherries that are red almost black in colour when ripe. The fruits, with firm and juicy flesh, offer a sweet flavour and are particularly resistant to bursting. This old variety, obtained in Les Charmes in the Rhône, is very popular in the south-east of France.

Botanical Features

• Family: Rosaceae
• Genus: Prunus
• Species: avium
• Cultivar: ‘Moreau’

Port of the Tree

• Height at maturity : 6 m
• Width at maturity : 3.50 m
• Tree shape: Slightly erect with a rounded habit

Cherry Fruit Bigarreau Moreau

• Fruit colour: Very dark red when ripe
• Fruit diameter: 2 cm
• Use: Fresh consumption, ideal for dessert tables

Flowering

• Flower color: Dew White
• Flower size: 2 cm
• Flowering type: Solitary, attracting pollinators

Foliage

• Type of foliage: Lapsed
• Foliage colour: Medium green, turning orange in autumn

Growing Conditions

• Exhibition: Sun
• Minimum temperature: Cold hardy, but sensitive to late frosts
• Best planting time: October to November
• Soil: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soils; tolerates calcareous soils

Pollination

• Type: Not self-fertile
• Recommended pollinators: Bigarreau ‘Napoléon’, ‘Van’, ‘Marmotte’

Benefits

• Productivity: High but sometimes irregular
• Aesthetics: Beautiful fall foliage and abundant spring blooms

Planting and Maintenance Tips

• Plant in well-drained soil and in a sunny position to avoid the risk of gummosis.
• Use a stake at planting to ensure straight growth.
• Prune lightly each winter to promote fruiting, avoid severe pruning which can induce gum discharge.

Particularities of the Cherry Tree Bigarreau Moreau

• Resistance: Good resistance to common cherry tree diseases.
• Storage: The fruit keeps well on the tree, providing an extended harvest window.

The Cherry Tree Bigarreau Moreau is an excellent choice for sweet cherry lovers and for those looking for a tree that is both productive and decorative in their garden.

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