Celeste® (Sumpaca)
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Maturity Disclaimer
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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Celeste® is a very large for its season, medium hard, early season cherry.
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| Origin: | Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada; Cross made by Ken Lapins; Released by Dr. David Lane | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | Van x Newstar | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | Sumpaca (13S-24-28); Crossed in 1973; Release in 1990 | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Required |
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| Exclusivity: |  Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | Bing minus 13 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Very large for season. 10.7 g average | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Blocky Heart |
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| Skin Colour: | Mahogany to black | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Dark red | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Medium, too soft for export | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Good and sweet |
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| Stone: |
Medium size |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Moderately resistant to cracking | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Medium length, thick | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Unknown | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Light | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | White, mid season | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile; S1, S4 | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Low to medium | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Semi compact | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Celeste® is an excellent flavoured, large sized early season cherry but not suitable for export due to softness. |
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