Black Downton cherry
Roundish. Soft, not fibrous, juicy, rich flavoured good quality. Black skin has a paler stripe.
USDA identification images for Black Downton
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.
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Origins
- Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
- Originates from: Germany
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1975-091
Identification
- Country of origin: Germany
Using
- Cropping: Good
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Flowering group: 1
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Cherry universal pollinator: Yes
- Cherry incompatibility group: 1
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates