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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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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
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Dawson
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New Zealand's traditional Christmas cherry
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Origin: |
A chance seedling found by the Dawson family, Alexandra, Central Otago, New Zealand |
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Parentage: |
Unknown |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
None |
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Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties
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Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
Bing minus 13 days; mid late December in Central Otago |
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Fruit Size: |
Small to medium; 22/24/26 mm average when well grown |
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Fruit Shape: |
Long Heart
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Skin Colour: |
Rich burgundy |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Dark red |
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Hardness: |
Firm |
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Flavour: |
Sweet and juicy
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Stone: |
Medium
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Gross Qualities
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Cracking: |
Susceptible to cracking |
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Stem: |
medium long thin stem |
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Storage: |
Long |
Tree
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Cropping: |
Heavy, regular |
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Blossom: |
Mid season |
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Pollination: |
Not self fertile; pollinated by Stella or Bing |
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Vigour: |
High |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Upright when young; moderately spreading when mature |
Notes
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Standard Christmas cherry for Central Otago. Very similar to Noir de Ariben (UK) and Ron's seedling (Australia)
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Shapes of Cherry Key
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Flat Heart |
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Heart |
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Kidney |
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Long Heart |
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Round |
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