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Merton Glory cherry

Merton Glory
A early/mid-season English white cherry.

Merton Glory cherry identification images

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USDA identification images for Merton Glory

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.

    Visitor reviews

    • 02 Feb 2012  United Kingdom
      An excellent white cherry, as good in our location as Rainier

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    United Kingdom

    France

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2022 season

    • 29th March  2022  - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

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    Origins

    • Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
    • Originates from: United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1930s
    • Developed by: John Innes Research

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
    • Fruit colour: Yellow / Red
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Popularity: Best sellers
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous

    Using

    • Picking season: Early
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
    • Flavour quality: Good
    • Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
    • Cropping: Good
    • Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Picking period: early July
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 2
    • Pollinating others: Good
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
    • Cherry universal pollinator: Yes

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)

    Other qualities

    • Canker: Very resistant

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Merton Glory cherry trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



    References

    • Fruit Expert
      Author: Hessayon

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