Sour Cherries Montmorency is the recommended variety for New Jersey. Various nurseries offer productive spur bearing Montmorency types. Meteor is a heavy-producing dwarf cherry that ripens later than Montmorency. No other sour cherry varieties are recommended for New Jersey.
Most nurseries sell certified, virus-free cherry trees.
These trees are indexed for known harmful viruses. Certified, virus-free trees are recommended because they are more vigorous, productive, and healthy. Contact your local county agent for additional information on cherry varieties. All sweet cherry varieties have major weaknesses, the major reason for the lack of commercial cherry production in New Jersey. All the following cherry varieties have been observed in New Jersey and other eastern states.