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Mazzards cherry

Prunus avium
See Dun, Large Black, Preserving, Small Black Mazzards.

USDA identification images for Mazzards

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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    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Mazzards tree you can register it here.

    Origins

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

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom

    Using

    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Rootstock size class: Standard
    • Rootstock % of standard: 100%
    • Rootstock compatibility: Sweet cherry

    Growing

    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
    • Support required: Free-standing

    Climate

    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy

    Other qualities

    • Shot-hole / Bacterial canker: Some susceptibility
    • Crown Gall: Some susceptibility
    • Root suckers: Few
    • Phytophthora: Some resistance
    • Honey / Oak root fungus: Some resistance
    • Cherry stem pitting virus: Some susceptibility
    • Prune dwarf virus: Some resistance
    • Prunus Necrotic Ringspot Virus: Some resistance

    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.



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