{"product_id":"cherry-valentine-sour-8-bl","title":"Cherry:  'Valentine' Sour-  8\" (Bl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eValentine cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"38\"\u003ePrunus cerasus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Valentine’) is a compact, cold-hardy sour cherry developed for northern climates. It forms a naturally rounded, shrub-like tree with glossy dark green leaves and masses of fragrant white blossoms in spring. The fruit is medium-sized, bright red, and borne in clusters along the branches. Cherries ripen in mid to late summer and have a balanced tart-sweet flavor well suited to fresh eating, baking, preserves, and juice. Its tidy habit and ornamental appeal make it suitable for both home gardens and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m). \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m). \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy, can be trained as a small tree or large shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zone 2–6 (extremely cold tolerant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam; tolerates sandy or clay soils if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water deeply during establishment and dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light annual pruning in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eSelf-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e (no second cherry required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; good disease resistance and minimal spraying needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bylands Nurseries Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42021993480247,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/download_094de91d-3a66-4e86-81cb-f2af8fa010e9.jpg?v=1765832026","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/cherry-valentine-sour-8-bl","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}