Meteor is an excellent tree in almost every respect. Naturally dwarfing, it is vigorous yet grows only to 10-12 feet. It has an upright-spreading habit with a rounded crown and dense foliage that seems to help keep the birds out. It is also resistant to leaf spot and brown rot, and it has a late bloom that will avoid frost damage. Incredibly cold hardy, Meteor will tolerate temperatures as low as -50°F when dormant. Finally, this tree is fully self-fertile, needing no pollenizer, and it puts out a profuse, showy bloom in late spring, making it an attractive landscape addition.

The fruit is an Amarelle cherry. That is, like Montmorency, the skin is bright red and the flesh is pale. It produces a clear juice. Meteor ripens about a week later than Montmorency, and it makes great pies and sauce. The variety is a cross of Montmorency and two Russian cherries, Vladimr and Shubianka, which are the source of Meteor's remarkable cold hardiness. This tree is just about perfect for the home garden or small orchard.