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Cherry trees on DWARFING rootstocks. The sweet cherry varieties we grow have been developed from the European bird cherry (Prunus avium), while the sour cherries (which are still tangy as well as sweet) have been developed from Prunus cerasus, a wild cherry from Asia. Cherries definitely need protection from birds and many growing methods have b...
Cherry trees on DWARFING rootstocks. The sweet cherry varieties we grow have been developed from the European bird cherry (Prunus avium), while the sour cherries (which are still tangy as well as sweet) have been developed from Prunus cerasus, a wild cherry from Asia. 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.
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$39.50 Out of stockSimone
Ripens: January - FebruarySimone is one of the new varieties of cherries that have come out of breeding programs in south-west Canada. The fruit is large - almost like a small plum, black, succulent and tasty. Quite resistant (more or less) to splitting when ripe. Self pollinating although having another variety will increase yield. Ripen from mid December to late January.
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$39.50 In StockStella
Ripens: JanuaryA hugely popular variety, again from a breeding program in south-west Canada 1968. Large fruit almost the size of a small plum, dark purple or black skin, succulent and sweet. Quite resistant to splitting when ripe. Self pollinating although having another variety will increase yield. Has a reputation for pollinating most other cherries, so a must-have...
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$39.50 In StockKentish
Ripens: JanuaryAre 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.
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$39.50 In StockMorello
Ripens: JanuaryMorello is a sour cherry prized for preserving, cooking with and making Glacé cherries. The Polish love to lace them with Vodka. They have smallish dark fruit with dark flesh, and a rich slightly almondy flavour. Sour cherries tend to be more disease resistant than sweet cherries, but the birds will still get them! Self fertile.
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$39.50 In StockLapin
Ripens: January - FebruaryLapin is a cross between Stella and Van, and ripens a bit later in the season. From Canada in the 1960’s. Large plump fruit - almost like a small plum, black, succulent, tasty and sweet. 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).
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$42.50 In StockRainier
Ripens: JanuaryA pale fleshed cherry, plump and creamy sweet. Developed in 1952 as a cross between Van and Bing in Washington USA. A most amazing flavour, these almost translucent beauties are considered the cream of the crop. The fruit need to be carefully handled to avoid bruising, and like all cherries need netting to protect from birds. Pollinated by Van, Bing,...
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