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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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A good older variety of cherry. |
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| Origin: | S. Lewelling, Oregon, USA, 1875 | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | 'Napoleon' x 'Black Heart' | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | N/A | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | Bing plus 8 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Medium | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Roundish to rather long heart-shaped, nearly as long as broad. |
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| Skin Colour: | Becoming dark but not quite black | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Dark red | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Moderately firm | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Good |
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| Stone: |
Medium size (Small for fruit size) |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Prone to cracking | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Medium to long, stays green in cold storage | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Not adequate for seafreight to Asia | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Good, can be variable in some areas; short harvest window | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | White; late | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Summit, Van, Sam | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Fairly vigorous | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Upright-spreading when young, becoming rather wide spreading with age. | |||||||||||
Notes |
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A good older variety, too soft and small for modern export requirements. |
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Shapes of Cherry Key |
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