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CHERRIES
 The sweet cherry varieties we grow have been developed from "Prunus avium" - the European bird cherry, while the sour cherries (which are still tangy as well as sweet) have been developed from Prunus cerasus, a wild cherry from Asia. The modern cultivars of the sweet cherry are large and succulent (and expensive to buy) and the most prized fruit of early summer. At present there are massive orchards of cherries being planted in Tasmania for export to luxury markets like Tokyo and New York. Such is modern horticulture.
Cherries definitely need protection from birds and many growing methods have been developed to accommodate this eg. espalier, spanish bush or fans so that they can be netted.
All cherries are $26 each (inc. GST) and are grafted onto dwarfing Colt rootstock.
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KENTISH
Are the very early sour cherries esteemed for preserves and jam. They are bright red with very pale coloured flesh and the trees are extremely tough, productive and prolific. Self fertile. On semi dwarfing colt rootstock. $26.
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LAPIN
Lapin is one of the new varieties of cherries that have come out of breeding programmes in SW Canada. Large - almost like a small plum, black, succulent and tasty. Quite resistant (more or less) to splitting when ripe. Self pollinating though it’s better to plant two just in case (and extend the season). Ripen from mid December to late January. On semi dwarfing colt rootstock. $26.
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MERCHANT
Similar in style to Lapin, Stella and Simone, a sweet plump cherry, but slightly earlier - around Christmas. These need a pollinator: preferably a Stella. On semi dwarfing colt rootstock. $26.
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MORELLO
Morello are the sour cherries the Polish love to lace with Vodka. They are black with dark flesh. They have a rich slightly almondy flavour and are esteemed for cooking, preserves and Glacé cherries. Self fertile. On semi dwarfing colt rootstock. $26.
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SIMONE
Simone is one of the new varieties of cherries that have come out of breeding programmes in SW Canada. Large - almost like a small plum, black, succulent and tasty. Quite resistant (more or less) to splitting when ripe. Self pollinating though it’s better to plant two just in case (and extend the season). Ripen from mid December to late January. On semi dwarfing colt rootstock. $26.
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STELLA
A very well known variety, again from a breeding programme in SW Canada. Large - almost like a small plum, black, succulent and tasty. Quite resistant (more or less) to splitting when ripe. Self pollinating though it’s better to plant two just in case (and extend the season). Ripen from mid December to late January although Stella slightly earlier than the others. On semi dwarfing colt rootstock. $26.
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