Summit cherry
Heart-shaped. Moderatley firm, very sweet and aromatic, good flavour. Stone small.
USDA identification images for Summit
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
- Van (parent)
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Tree register
We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Summit tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
- Originates from: United States
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2002-064
Identification
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Alleles: 1
- Alleles: 2
Using
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Climate
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Where to buy fresh fruit
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