McGrath Nurseries

Summit

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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

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Summit

Summit is an excellent quality early to mid season cherry.
It is large, crunchy hard and exports well. It is shy cropping.

Origin:

K. O. Lapins, 1973. Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada

Parentage:

Van x Sam

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

4C-18-21

Protection & Royalties:

NR No Royalties

Fruit

External

Maturity:

Bing minus 11 days

Fruit Size:

Large to Very Large

Fruit Shape:

Flat Heart with slight point

Skin Colour:

Attractive glossy dark red

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Light red

Hardness:

Hard to Very Hard

Flavour:

Good to excellent

Stone:

Large

Gross Qualities

Cracking:

Somewhat susceptible to cracking

Stem:

Medium thick and long

Storage:

Good storage potential

Tree

Cropping:

Known for very low yields. Non Precocious

Blossom:

White, late

Pollination:

Can be difficult to pollinate. This, combined with suspected early frost susceptibility are the limiting factors for this variety.
Sam and Lambert and perhaps Kordia® are pollinators.

Vigour:

Vigorous

Tree Habit/Form:

Spreading to upright

Notes

Summit is a beautiful, glossy cherry. It is a very high quality cherry with crunch and is delicious.
Tolerant to some rain but Samba® and Santina® are probably better.
Plantings seem to be limited by pollination and perhaps early susceptibility.