Merton Glory cherry
A early/mid-season English white cherry.
Merton Glory cherry identification images
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USDA identification images for Merton Glory
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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- 02 Feb 2012 TahirUnited KingdomAn excellent white cherry, as good in our location as Rainier
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United Kingdom
- Reach Community Orchard in Cambridge,
- Alex in Scourie, SUTHERLAND
- Anthony Payne in Bath,
- Billy Auger in Hopton Wafers, SHROPSHIRE
France
- Richard Borrie in Objat,
Spring blossom records for this variety
2022 season
- 29th March 2022 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France
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Origins
- Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
- Originates from: United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1930s
- Developed by: John Innes Research
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
- Fruit colour: Yellow / Red
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Early
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
- Flavour quality: Good
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking period: early July
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 2
- Pollinating others: Good
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Cherry universal pollinator: Yes
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
- Climate - UK region: Southern England, Midlands, Eastern England
- Climate - UK region: Northern England, East Scotland, North-East Scotland
Other qualities
- Shot-hole / Bacterial canker: Some resistance
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Merton Glory cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Merton Glory cherry trees
References
- Fruit Expert
Author: Hessayon