Compact Stella
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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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A dark red, self fertile mid season cherry with high cropping potential. Compact Stella grows reliable, heavy crops in most districts of New Zealand. This is an acceptable export cherry but is also excellent in home gardens. The compact form is subject to reversion. |
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| Origin: | 1968, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada; Irradiated mutant of Stella. | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | Lambert x John Innes seedling 2420 | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | 2C-27-19 | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | Bing minus 3 to 4 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Large - reported as slightly larger than Stella | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Cherry - Heart |
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| Skin Colour: | Dark Red | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Dark Red | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Reported as slightly harder than 'Stella' | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Excellent |
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| Stone: |
Medium sized |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Rain tollerant | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Medium length and good thickness | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Good to very good | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Precocious | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | White, mid-season, long bloom period | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self-fertile | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Low | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Upright and with very short internodes | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Compact Stella is an excellent home garden tree. Reversion to standard tree form occurs readily so strict pruning is required to maintain a compact form. Fruit size and stem quality of Compact Stella is superior to Standard Stella. |
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