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Black Eagle cherry

Roundish heart-shaped. Firm, not fibrous, juicy, sweet, rich flavour, good quality. Fairly small stone.

USDA identification images for Black Eagle

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: BC, Canada
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1978-293

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Canada
    • Fruit colour: Purple

    Using

    • Cropping: Good
    • Food uses: Eating fresh

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
    • Cherry incompatibility group: 1

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates


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