Cutie Pie Cherry

Cutie Pie is a dwarfing cherry bush reaching just 1 to 1.5 m (4–5 ft) in height and spread. Its dwarf form makes it ideal for borders or the food forest spreading lower shrub layer, the size and spreading reminds me of a raspberry bush. Cutie Pie tends to sucker quite a bit, so it can fill in an area nicely, or might need a deeper border to contain it. 

The bright red cherries, averaging about 4 g each, ripen in early to mid-August with a pleasantly sweet flavour: excellent for fresh eating, baking, or preserves. Despite its modest stature, Cutie Pie is known to be a reliable and productive shrub once established.

Released in 2021 to mark the University of Saskatchewan breeding program’s 100th anniversary, Cutie Pie traces its roots to the work of Les Kerr, a dedicated Prairie breeder who began selecting hardy cherries in the 1940s. His early work laid the foundation for the hardy cherries we enjoy today. Chosen for its dwarf size, bright fruit, and balanced taste, Cutie Pie continues that legacy in a smaller package suited to modern gardens.

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Hardiness Zone: 2

Height: 1–1.5 m (4–5 ft)

Spread: 1–1.5 m (4–5 ft)

Soil Preference: Well-drained

Light Exposure: Full sun

Pollination: Self-fertile (improved with cross-pollination)

Latin Name: Prunus cerasus ‘Cutie Pie’