How to Grow Montmorency Sour Cherry
Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'
Your complete guide to growing Montmorency Sour Cherry.
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Companion Plants for Montmorency Sour Cherry
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch
Attracts beneficial wasps and predatory insects that control cherry pests
Repels aphids, borers, and fungal diseases
Repels nematodes and various flying pests with strong scent
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters ants
Deters ants, mice, and flying insects that damage fruit
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides living mulch
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to cherry trees and inhibits growth
Attracts spotted wing drosophila which damages cherry fruit
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, inhibits root development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
