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Early Rivers cherry

Heart-shaped. Soft, melting, very juicy, sweet. Good flavour and quality when fully ripe. Stone small.

USDA identification images for Early Rivers

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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    United Kingdom

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
    • Originates from: Kent, United Kingdom

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
    • Fruit colour: Red - dark
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Popularity: Rarely grown
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Awards: RHS AGM (former)

    Using

    • Picking season: Very early
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Cropping: Good
    • Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Experienced
    • Flowering group: 1
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Vigour: Vigorous
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
    • Cherry incompatibility group: 1

    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

    • Fruit splitting: Some resistance

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Early Rivers 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
    • Fruit Expert
      Author: Hessayon

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