Why We Grow It
FE Pie Cherry is a unique take on the classic pie cherry. It delivers the rich, tangy flavor people love while growing in a much more manageable form than most tart cherry trees. Because it’s grown on its own roots instead of being grafted, it naturally produces new shoots over time and can be grown as a large fruiting shrub or pruned into a more traditional tree form. Cold-hardy, self-fertile, and exceptionally productive, it’s one of the easiest ways to enjoy homegrown tart cherries.
Why You’ll Love It
- Produces abundant crops of flavorful tart cherries
- Excellent for pies, jams, preserves, juice, baking, and freezing
- Self-fertile, so only one plant is needed for fruit production
- Grows on it’s own root-stock, not grafted
- Can be grown as a large shrub or pruned into a small tree
- Cold hardy and easy to grow
Fruit & Uses
FE Pie Cherry produces bright red tart cherries with the classic rich flavor that pie cherries are known for. They’re outstanding for pies, crisps, cobblers, jams, preserves, juice and baking, but can also be enjoyed fresh if you appreciate a pleasantly tart cherry. Heavy crops and dependable production make it a rewarding addition to almost any home garden.
Growing Information
FE Pie Cherry grows well in full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 3–9. It grows on its own roots rather than being grafted and naturally produces new shoots over time. This allows it to be maintained as a large multi-stemmed shrub or selectively pruned into a more tree-like form, depending on your preference. It performs best in well-drained soil and becomes increasingly drought tolerant once established.
Mature Plant Size
- Height: 8–12 feet
- Width: 8 feet
Plant Size & Shipping
These are naturally grown bare-root plants, raised in our compost-rich nursery beds. Plants are approximately 3-4 ft or taller at shipping, although each plant will vary slightly in height and branching.
Each plant is dug while dormant and prepared for shipment during the fall or spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need more than one plant?
No. FE Pie Cherry is self-fertile, so a single plant will produce fruit.
When will my plant ship?
Bare-root plants are shipped while dormant during the fall and spring shipping seasons. This is the safest and healthiest time to transplant them.
When will I get fruit?
You can expect plants to begin producing fruit within 3 years after planting, with yields increasing as the plant matures.
What does “own-root” mean?
Unlike most pie cherries, FE Pie Cherry is not grafted onto a separate rootstock. The entire plant is the same variety from top to bottom, so any new shoots that develop remain true to the original plant. This also allows it to be grown naturally as a productive shrub or pruned into a small tree.
Shipping & Planting Information
Our plants are shipped bare-root while dormant to give them the healthiest possible start. Learn when your plant will ship, how it will arrive, and what to do when it reaches your home.
