McGrath Nurseries

NY270

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Maturity based on Alexandra in Central Otago

The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Cherry. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Alexandra in Central Otago. If you are planting in a different district, please adjust these dates as below:

Marlborough -10 days
Havelock = -16 days
Hastings = -18 days
Twyford -22 days

NOTE: We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart... See our Maturity Disclaimer

NY 270

Test Selection - NY 270 looks to be an excellent mid-season cherry.
Large, sweet with exceptional hardness and good tree health.

Origin:

New York Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY, USA; Breeders Robert L. Andersen and Susan K. Brown

Parentage:

Unable to provide on test selections

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

NY 270

Protection & Royalties:

TA Test Agreement Required. Test fee payable

(Note: This is not an offer for sale of trees, only the right to test the selection.
Trees may remain the property of the breeder/owner.)

Exclusivity:

Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand

Fruit

External

Maturity:

Bing plus one to two days

Fruit Size:

Large

Fruit Shape:

Flat Heart

Skin Colour:

Glossy red black

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Red

Hardness:

Very hard, very crunchy, super firm

Flavour:

Good

Stone:

Medium

Gross Qualities

Cracking:

Not known precisely

Stem:

Slightly thin stem of medium length

Storage:

Unknown

Tree

Cropping:

Heavy but may be variable

Blossom:

Mid season

Pollination:

Unknown

Vigour:

Vigorous

Tree Habit/Form:

Upright, spreading

Notes

Information based on overseas data. No information available from New Zealand.
Can be picked when flesh is pink. Superb quality.
Gets sugar early. Good tree health.