Bare root fruit trees are available for pickup at the farm only in April 2026. No shipping available.
USDA Zone: 4–8
Mature Height/Rootstock: Mahaleb, 12–18' or 60–70% of Standard; Semi-Dwarf
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Ripening Time: Early–Mid July
Pollination: Self-Fertile
Bare Root Size: 6-7' Tall or ⅞" Caliper
Meteor tart cherry is a cold-hardy, compact sour cherry variety developed at the University of Minnesota, specifically bred for northern climates and harsh winters. Known for its reliability, productivity, and excellent fruit quality, Meteor is a favorite among home orchardists and northern growers seeking dependable tart cherries.
Meteor cherries produce bright red fruit with a classic tart cherry flavor—rich, tangy, and refreshing. The flesh is juicy and flavorful, making them ideal for baking, cooking, preserves, juices, and drying. This is the traditional sour cherry flavor people love for pies and preserves.
Meteor tart cherries are perfect for pies, jams, sauces, syrups, wine, juice, and freezing. Their bold acidity and strong cherry flavor hold up beautifully in cooking and processing. Whether you’re making cherry pie, jam, or homemade cherry juice, Meteor delivers consistent, high-quality results.
Grafted on Mahaleb rootstock, Meteor trees offer excellent cold hardiness, good drought tolerance, and adaptability to a wide range of soil types. Mahaleb provides strong anchorage and a semi-dwarf growth habit, making trees easier to manage while still producing abundant harvests.
Meteor is extremely cold-hardy, disease-resistant, and dependable, making it ideal for northern climates. It produces consistently heavy crops and performs well in challenging growing conditions where other cherries struggle.
Meteor tart cherry is perfect for families who love baking, preserving, and cooking with homegrown fruit. Its manageable tree size, self-fertile nature, and reliable production make it an easy, rewarding addition to any home orchard.
Cold Hardy: Bred for northern climates
Classic Tart Flavor: Perfect for pies, baking, and preserves
Highly Versatile: Juice, jam, freezing, drying, and cooking
Self-Fertile: No pollinator required
Strong Rootstock: Hardy, adaptable Mahaleb rootstock
Reliable Producer: Consistent, heavy harvests
Enjoy the bold, traditional flavor of Meteor tart cherries—a hardy, productive tree that brings classic pie cherry perfection straight from your orchard to your kitchen.
Bare root fruit trees are available for pickup at the farm only in April 2026. No shipping available.
USDA Zone: 4–8
Mature Height/Rootstock: Mahaleb, 12–18' or 60–70% of Standard; Semi-Dwarf
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Ripening Time: Early–Mid July
Pollination: Self-Fertile
Bare Root Size: 6-7' Tall or ⅞" Caliper
Meteor tart cherry is a cold-hardy, compact sour cherry variety developed at the University of Minnesota, specifically bred for northern climates and harsh winters. Known for its reliability, productivity, and excellent fruit quality, Meteor is a favorite among home orchardists and northern growers seeking dependable tart cherries.
Meteor cherries produce bright red fruit with a classic tart cherry flavor—rich, tangy, and refreshing. The flesh is juicy and flavorful, making them ideal for baking, cooking, preserves, juices, and drying. This is the traditional sour cherry flavor people love for pies and preserves.
Meteor tart cherries are perfect for pies, jams, sauces, syrups, wine, juice, and freezing. Their bold acidity and strong cherry flavor hold up beautifully in cooking and processing. Whether you’re making cherry pie, jam, or homemade cherry juice, Meteor delivers consistent, high-quality results.
Grafted on Mahaleb rootstock, Meteor trees offer excellent cold hardiness, good drought tolerance, and adaptability to a wide range of soil types. Mahaleb provides strong anchorage and a semi-dwarf growth habit, making trees easier to manage while still producing abundant harvests.
Meteor is extremely cold-hardy, disease-resistant, and dependable, making it ideal for northern climates. It produces consistently heavy crops and performs well in challenging growing conditions where other cherries struggle.
Meteor tart cherry is perfect for families who love baking, preserving, and cooking with homegrown fruit. Its manageable tree size, self-fertile nature, and reliable production make it an easy, rewarding addition to any home orchard.
Cold Hardy: Bred for northern climates
Classic Tart Flavor: Perfect for pies, baking, and preserves
Highly Versatile: Juice, jam, freezing, drying, and cooking
Self-Fertile: No pollinator required
Strong Rootstock: Hardy, adaptable Mahaleb rootstock
Reliable Producer: Consistent, heavy harvests
Enjoy the bold, traditional flavor of Meteor tart cherries—a hardy, productive tree that brings classic pie cherry perfection straight from your orchard to your kitchen.
Photo: Roots by Fruits Nursery
