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 StatesBest 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
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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
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