Prunus cerasus 'Juliet'
Common name: Dwarf Sour Cherry
Hardiness zone: 2
Type: Fruiting shrub/tree
Native: No (developed at the University of Saskatchewan)
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Mesic
Soil pH level: pH 6.0–7.5
Height: 180–240 cm
Spread: 150–180 cm
Colours: White spring blossoms; large, deep red to almost black cherries
Bloom time: Early spring; fruit ripens mid to late summer
Drought tolerant: Moderate
Deer resistant: No
Rabbit resistant: No
Juliet is known for its high sugar content (up to 20 Brix), making it one of the sweetest dwarf sour cherries—excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. Let me know if you’d like a comparison chart of all Romance series cherries.
Prunus cerasus 'Juliet'
Common name: Dwarf Sour Cherry
Hardiness zone: 2
Type: Fruiting shrub/tree
Native: No (developed at the University of Saskatchewan)
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Mesic
Soil pH level: pH 6.0–7.5
Height: 180–240 cm
Spread: 150–180 cm
Colours: White spring blossoms; large, deep red to almost black cherries
Bloom time: Early spring; fruit ripens mid to late summer
Drought tolerant: Moderate
Deer resistant: No
Rabbit resistant: No
Juliet is known for its high sugar content (up to 20 Brix), making it one of the sweetest dwarf sour cherries—excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. Let me know if you’d like a comparison chart of all Romance series cherries.