Firm, good flavour.
Hertford cherry identification images
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USDA identification images for Hertford
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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Tree register
We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Hertford tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
- Parentage: Van
- Originates from: Norwich, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1970s
- Developed by: Peter Matthews, John Innes Research Institute
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Black
- Fruit colour: Red / Black
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower size: Small
- Fruit size: Average
- Fruit shape: Round
- Awards: RHS AGM (former)
Using
- Picking season: Late
- 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: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Site conditions: Sheltered site
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Shot-hole / Bacterial canker: Some resistance
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Hertford cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Hertford cherry trees
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.