Heart shaped. Very firm, crisp, very good quality. Still grown commercially.
USDA identification images for Grosse Schwarze Knorpelkirsche
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: 1987-065
Identification
- Country of origin: Canada
- Fruit colour: Red - dark
Using
- Cropping: Heavy
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
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