Definition

Noun: * A cultivated sour cherry tree: A specific type of sour cherry tree (Prunus cerasus) that is cultivated for its fruit, which is characterized by dark-colored skin and dark juice.

Usage Notes

• This is a botanical or horticultural term used to classify a particular group of cultivated sour cherry trees. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.
• The key identifying features of trees in this group are the dark skin and dark juice of their cherries, which distinguishes them from other sour cherry varieties that may have lighter-colored fruit.

Examples

• The orchard specializes in heirloom fruits, including several old Prunus cerasus austera trees.
• For this traditional recipe, you need the distinct tartness of cherries from a Prunus cerasus austera.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in scientific, agricultural, or pomological contexts to specify the source of certain cherry cultivars used in cooking and baking.

Variants and Related Words

• Morello cherry: This is the common name for the fruit produced by trees classified as . The term "Morello" is widely used in cooking and commerce.
• Sour cherry tree (): The broader species to which this group belongs.
• Cultivar: A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding. refers to a group of cultivars.

Synonyms

• Morello cherry tree
• Dark-juiced sour cherry tree

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific botanical meaning and is not used idiomatically or with other definitions.

Noun

1. any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice