Currently there is a wide range of cherry varieties. It is known as wild cherry or sweet cherry, with the scientific name Prunus avium .
Prunus is a genus of trees and trees of the Rosaceae family to which the sweet cherry of Prunus Avium belongs.
Avium indicates the species. Being Avium, a word derived from Latin that can be translated as “birds”.
You can assume the scientific name, it is given, by the appreciation that the birds have for the sweet cherry (Prunus Avium). Parents are the main propagator of brain seeds and their child is important for their cultivation in certain areas.
The origin of the brain is between Europe and Asia.
Currently, the main producing countries by request are: Turkey, United States, Iran, Italy, Uzbekistan, Spain, Chile, Ukraine, Romania and Russia.
There are many commercial varieties of sweet cherry ( Prunus Avium ). Know the varieties that best adapt to our climate and needs, increase the profitability of our cherry cultivar.
We can classify cherry varieties by factors of greater or lesser importance.
Flowering time : Very early, precocious, medium, late and very late.
Pollination needs : Autofétil or autoesteril
Date of maturation : Very early, early, middle, late and very late.
Size : Very small, small, medium, thick and very thick.
Shape : Reniform, round-flattened, rounded, elongated and cordiform.
Skin color : Cream, red on cream, red, dark red, maroon and blackish.
Pulp color : Cream white, cream yellow, pink, red, dark red.
Firmness : Soft, medium and firm.
Resistance to cracking : Very little, little, medium, good and very good.
Cracked area : general, peduncular and apical.
Productivity : Not very productive, average productivity, high productivity and very high productivity.
Peduncle length : very short, short, medium and long.
Drop of peduncle : Yes or No.
Vigor : Weak, medium, vigorous and very vigorous.
Porte : open, semi-erect and erect.
A habitual way to classify cherries, is by its date of maturation. Essential to know this information in order to stagger the collection of the fruit and find the most profitable variety for our area.
Nimba, Rita, Cristobalina, Sweet Early, Early Bigi, Primulat, Sweet Early, Early Lory, Precoce Bernard, Moreau, Ramón oliva.
Burlat, Pacific Red, Marvin, Ruby, Rocket, Early Red, Frisco, Santina, Giorgia, Brooks, Larian, Magar, Niram, Sandon Rose, Celeste, Corum, Valera, Vega, Carmen, Prime Giant, Giant Red.
Grace Star, Canada Giant, Utah Giant, Cristalina, New Star, New Moon, Maru, Lampe, Garnet, Stark Hardy Giant (Starking), Black Star, 13S-3-13, Guillaume, Ebony, Early Van Compact, Chinook, Mollar de Cáceres, Sue, Summit, Sumesi, Sam, Sylvia, Van, Satin, Samba, Bing, Compact Stella, Rainier, 4-84.
Venus, Vic, Royal Ann, Velvet, Lamida, Viscount, Gil Peck, Vogue, Star, Sunburst, Sandra Rose, Tigre, Sonata, Lambert, Lapins, Spalding, Duroni 3, Vignola, Skeena, Hedelfingen, Tardif de Vignola, Somerset, Kordia.
White cherry of Provenza, Ambrunés, Pico Negro, Pico colorado, Sweet Heart, Symphony, Regina, Staccato (Summer Charm).
A significant part of the information has been disclosed by Spanish research organizations. The behavior of cherry varieties may be different depending on the growing place.
This week we start the cherries for sale through our online store. A project that I begin with great enthusiasm, like the construction of this website that already manages to exceed 1,000 daily visits Our cherry trees We grow varieties of cherry of excellent taste and quality. We take care of the vigor of our … Read moreCherries for sale
Royal Bailey cherry tree is a variety obtained by the Zaiger’s Inc Genetics research station located in Modesto (California). The patent application for Royal Bailey was registered in the United States on the 4th of November 2009 This variety is the result of obtaining freely pollinated seeds of the cherry tree 22ZB383 (Royal Dawn x Minnie … Read moreRoyal Bailey cherry
Cherry is a very delicate and climate sensitive fruit, so the risks to which. The cherry crop risks faces are numerous. The farmer has phytosanitary treatments for cherry care and do in the face of some situations, reducing the risks of losses. However, in certain cases, it will not be possible to do anything to … Read moreCherry crop risks
There are several cherry nurseries, however, only a few can sell the new varieties. The best way to make commercial cherry plantations, is during the winter rest to root naked. Although, the sale of cherry trees to individuals can be done in pot throughout the year-round. Given the large number of existing cherry varieties, it is … Read moreCherry trees for sale: Nurseries list
The Monilia or Monilinia, also known as moniliosis, brown rot or mummified it is a disease that generates significant losses in stone fruit trees. Monilia spp especially affects stone fruit (cherry, nectarine, apricot, peach, plum, almond…). Although it can also affect pip fruits such as apple tree or pear. Currently four species of Monilinia spp: M … Read moreCherry brown rot (Monilinia spp)
The San Jose Scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus) was described in California during the year 1880. It affects more than 150 plant species, among them the stone fruit trees (cherry tree, almond, peach, apricot, plum, nectarine. ..) and nugget (pear, apple tree, quince). This plague of the cherry tree , is also known for caspilla or pernicious … Read moreSan Jose Scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus)
The fly Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) is a plague of Asian origin with high virulence and rapid expansion capacity. It is currently one of the pests with the greatest impact plantations cherry tree in Spain. The control in the crops is complex due to its rapid development cycle. The plague mainly attacks fruits of soft … Read moreDrosophila suzukii
Stigmina carpophila screened, also known as birdshot, affects the genus prunus (cherry tree , almond tree, plum tree, peach tree…) His scientific name has undergone variations now, becoming known as Stigmina carpophila (Lév.) M.B. Ellis, 1959, to Wilsonomyces carpophilus. The fungus produces stubborn necrotic spots on the leaf, which as they continue to grow, they break … Read moreStigmina carpophila
The disease known as cherry leaf spot,anthracnose or cilindrosporiosis, is caused by the fungus Blumeriella jaapii. The application of treatments against anthracnose is essential, since the fungus greatly weakens the cherry tree and prevents the correct development of the fruit. Blumeriella jaapii, attacks mainly cherry (Prunus cerasus) and cherry (Prunus avium), although it can be … Read moreCherry leaf spot (Blumeriella jaapii)
Gnomonia is a common disease in the cherry crops , is caused by the fungus Apiognomonia erythrostoma Höhn, 1918. In wet environments, for obtaining quality cherries, the application of treatments with fungicides is essential. It is one of the diseases of the cherry tree produced by fungi (Monilia , Screening and Anthracnose ). It is … Read moreGnomonia (Apiognomonia erythrostoma)
The Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium recently introduced in Europe. It is especially virulent in olive tree, it affects numerous plants, trees and fruit trees. For now is not known cure or effective treatment against the disease. Most of the existing olive varieties are sensitive to this bacterium. Curiosities: looking for the alarm and sensationalism … Read moreXylella fastidiosa
Within the most common cherry tree diseases we have the Gummosis, also known as Bacterial Canker. The bacterium Pseudomonas syringae (Van Hall, 1904) infects the cherry tree and the bark exudes a resinous mixture of amber. Various species of fruit trees are affected by the Gummosis (cherry , almond, plum, peach o peach tree and … Read morePseudomonas syringae (Bacterial Canker)
The beetle Capnodis tenebrionis (Linnaeus, 1758), receives the common name of Flatheaded Borer worm. The plague, affects mainly the stone fruit (cherry , almond, plum tree, apricot tree, peach tree…). The common name “Flatheaded Borer” receives it due to the shape of the larva, which is a white worm and large head. Biological cycle Adults … Read moreCapnodis tenebrionis
The cherry tree borer is a plague that affects the cultivation of the cherry tree , almond, plum and other fruit trees of bone and nugget. It belongs to the genus of Coleoptera (beetles) and the family Scolytidae. Among others, there are two different species of borer that affect the cherry tree and other fruit trees … Read moreCherry tree borer
The cherry fly (Rhagoletis cerasi Linnaeus, 1758), is one of the main pests of this delicious fruit. Until relatively recently it hardly affected in the areas of cherries of early maturation . However, thanks to its good adaptability it has already managed to install itself in areas at 500 meters altitude and below. & nbsp; … Read moreCherry fly (Rhagoletis cerasi)
The aphid (Myzus cerasi Fabricius, 1775) is currently the main pest in cultivation of the cherry tree . It belongs to the Aphidoidea family, popularly known as aphids, they are between 1 and 10 mm long and can be colored black (cherry tree ), yellow, brown and green. Like the other aphids, the black cherry … Read moreCherry tree aphid
The cherry tree is delicate and can be affected by different pests and diseases. Learn in depth the characteristics of these cherry tree diseases and pests and the authorized treatments for their control. Apply at the right time the treatments against the diseases of the cherry tree. It is essential to obtain cherries of the … Read moreCherry tree diseases
The following classes or types of cherry tree varieties have been ordered according to their maturation time, the reader can access the full information of each variety by clicking on the links available. Among the cherry tree varieties list, you can find white, black, red cherry, bush, early, late, best cherries, self pollinating, small, big cherry, sweet cherry varieties… The … Read moreCherry tree varieties
Royal Ann cherry, also known as Garrafal Napoleon, Monzon, Royal Ann, Royal Anne, Napoleon Bigarreau or Queen Anne. It has its origin in an unknown varietal crossing. Curiosities: This is a bicolor cherry, this type of cherries are much appreciated in Germany where they were obtained. In Spain these varieties of cherry are little appreciated … Read moreRoyal Ann cherry
Hedelfingen cherry, also known as Géant d’Hedelfingen or Garrafal Gedelfingen is a traditional variety from Germany. The varietal crossing or origin of this cherry is unknown. The year of obtaining the variety is marked as 1850, being Hedelfingen an antique variety similar to Bing. Curiosities: Hedelfingen is a traditional cherry in Germany, however, it is … Read moreHedelfingen cherry
White cherry (Blanca de Provenza), also called White Garrafal. The place of origin could be France and its origin is an unknown varietal crossing. The year obtained by the references found, could be around the middle of the twentieth century. It is a cherry suitable for industrial processing, being appreciated by the food industry. Curiosities: … Read moreWhite cherry (Blanca de Provenza)
Sweet Heart cherry, is a collection of the experimental Summerland in Canada. Released in 1994. Variety known with the names 228 and Sumtare. Registered under the name Sumtare since the year 1998 in the varietal record of the European Union. The rights of the varietal registry will remain in effect until the year 2028, being … Read moreSweet Heart cherry
Somerset cherry, is obtained from the Geneva experimental station in United States. Also known as New York 64 76, NY 6476 or 64-76. I have not been able to find a date on its year of obtaining, although I have been able to find documentation of the late eighties, talking about this variety of cherry, … Read moreSomerset cherry (NY 64-76)
Sonata cherry, initially called 13N-6-59, was named Sumleta in 1995. Also known as “50”, the variety is obtained from the Summerland experimental station in Canada. Its reference code is 13N 6-59. The origin of this variety is a controlled cross, made in 1976 among the varieties Lapins (1983) and 2N-39-5 (Van (1944) x Stella (1968). … Read moreSonata cherry
4-84 cherry has an unknown origin. According to an important cherry tree nursery from Chile, 4-84 corresponds to the Prime Giant cherry free of viruses and the production problem derived from the “Crinkle Leaf”. The variety of Cherry Prime Giant, is obtained by private researcher Marvin Niess, in California (United States). Marvin Niess released the Prime Giant … Read more4-84 cherry
Regina cherry was obtained by the Jork Institute in Hamburg (Germany) in 1981. The origin of the variety of cherry Regina is a cross between the varieties Schneider’s and Rube. Due to its date of obtaining, there should not currently be legal limitations on its multiplication. Curiosities: It is a late variety not very well … Read moreRegina cherry
Kordia is a variety from Czechoslovakia, the date of collection considered is 1991 in the current Czech Republic. The origin of the variety of Kordia cherry (Attika) is an unknown cross, coming from a casual seed. Curiosities: Most of the existing documentation comes from Chile, where the Kordia variety is considered very interesting. In Chile … Read moreKordia cherry
Staccato cherry was obtained by the Summerland research station in Canada. Staccato, is also known as Summer Charm and Sweet Lathe. Its origin is an open pollinated seed of Sweet Heart planted in 1982. Reference name 13S 20-09 (1991 year). The year of registration is 2002. Curiosities: It is one of the best extra-late ripening cherries … Read moreStaccato cherry