Jubileum is one of the earliest-ripening tart cherries, and also one of the sweetest.
USDA identification images for Jubileum
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.
Visitor reviews
- 01 Feb 2025 MI, United StatesThese grow well here in West Michigan, with our sandy soil and somewhat more moderate climate from Lake Michigan. In my opinion, Jubileum are the best of the "dark tarts" (which have traits of both sweet cherries and tart cherries). We use them in pies, for jam, and for eating fresh. I have one tree which has not yet born a crop, but it is growing well.
Origins
- Species: Prunus cerasus - Sour cherry
Identification
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Red
- Flower colour: White
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Fruit size: Average
- Country of origin: Hungary
Using
- Picking season: Early
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Ripens over a period
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Food uses: Culinary
- Food uses: Dual purpose
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- 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 Jubileum cherry - sour trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Jubileum cherry - sour trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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