Cherry ‘Merton Glory’

An exceptional and early-ripening cherry variety, Cherry ‘Merton Glory’ produces large, yellow cherries, flushed with red, which will be ready for picking in early July. Attractive white flowers in April to May are followed by deliciously sweet, ‘heart-shaped’ cherries with a firm white inner flesh and a small stone. This variety has a compact, shapely habit that is well suited to small gardens.

• Cherry rootstocks:
• Gisella 5 – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′)
• Gisella 6 – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′)
• Colt – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of 5m (16′)

This variety is not self-fertile. For the heaviest crops it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Pollination Group 2.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.