Skeena® (13S4348)
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Maturity Disclaimer
McGrath Nurseries have used their best endeavours to ensure this chart is accurate, however, it should be used as a guide only. We do not accept any responsibility for harm, loss or damage caused or resulting from your use or reliance on any of the information contained in this chart in the event that any of that information is inaccurate or incomplete. Maturity information on some new varieties has been based totally on overseas data, not local experience and therefore may not be accurate. We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart and rely on your own inquiries in relation to any district performance relative to the standard timings indicated. |
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Skeena® is a mid-late cherry of extremely high fruit quality.
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| Origin: | Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | 2N-60-7 x 2N-38-22 | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | 13S-43-48 | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
PVR 2812, New Zealand ® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Required |
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| Exclusivity: |  Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | Bing plus 16 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Large | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Kidney |
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| Skin Colour: | Dark red | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Dark red | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Hard, crunchy | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Good to excellent |
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| Stone: |
Small to medium |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Not rain tolerant. Splits readily. | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Long, thin | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Excellent. Can split post packing | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Light | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | Mid-season in Canada, but appears mid-late season in Central Otago | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile but difficult to pollinate; S1, S4 | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Vigorous | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Very upright | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Tree susceptible to bacterial blast, low productivity due to poor pollination but fantastic quality fruit when you get it. |
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Shapes of Cherry Key |
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