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Starking Hardy Giant cherry

Roundish heart-shaped. Firm, juicy, very good flavour. Very susceptible to viruses.

USDA identification images for Starking Hardy Giant

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

    • 24 Jun 2017  WA, 98392, United States
      Best Tasting Cherry I have out of two dozen cultivars. Good tree vigor, good yields and somewhat drooping limbs which aids picking. On a Mazzard rootstock.

    Tree register

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

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
    • Originates from: WI, United States

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States
    • Alleles: 1
    • Alleles: 2

    Using

    • Food uses: Eating fresh

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 2
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates

    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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