Montmorency cherry
| Montmorency cherry | |
|---|---|
Montmorency cherries | |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | Prunus cerasus |
| Cultivar | 'Montmorency' |
| Origin | Montmorency, France |
The Montmorency cherry (also known as the Common red Kentish) is a cultivar of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus). It is the most popular variety in the United States and Canada. The cherries are recommended for fresh consumption and for preserves. However, the main use is for processing, often for cherry pies, jams and preserves. Dried fruit, juice, juice concentrate and Kirsch are also available.
It is considered part of the lighter-red Amarelle group of sour cherries cultivars, rather than the darker-red Morello cultivars. There are several sports in cultivation. The tree is named for Montmorency, a suburb of Paris, France.