Stardust® (13NO770)
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Maturity Disclaimer
McGrath Nurseries Ltd 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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Stardust® is a productive, large sized mid late, white fleshed cherry. It has a good percentage of blush and far better handling characteristics than Rainier.
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| Origin: | Dr. D. Lane, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada, 1985 | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | 2N-63-20 x Stella | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | 13N-07-70 | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
® 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 9-12 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Large, 11.5g average | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Flat Heart |
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| Skin Colour: | Bright light red blush over yellow background | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Cream | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Very firm | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Sweet and mild with a very high quality |
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| Stone: |
Medium |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Moderately resistant | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Short thick stem | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Very good | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Excellent cropper | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | White and mid season | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Medium to strong | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Spreading | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Needs exposure to sun to develop full quality. |
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Shapes of Cherry Key |
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