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Black Tartarian cherry

Long ovoid. Firm, not very fibrous, juicy, sweet, rich flavour. Good to very good quality. Stone small.

USDA identification images for Black Tartarian

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: Kent, United Kingdom
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2002-160

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Fruit colour: Purple

    Using

    • Cropping: Heavy
    • Food uses: Eating fresh

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 4
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
    • Cherry universal pollinator: Yes
    • Cherry incompatibility group: 1

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates


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