One of the best cherry varieties for cool-temperate climates.
Summer Sun cherry identification images
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USDA identification images for Summer Sun
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
Tree register
United Kingdom
- Reach Community Orchard in Cambridge,
- Isabel in Stokesley, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Peter Doornbosch in Frinton-On-Sea, ESSEX
- stanwatt2008@hotmail.co.uk in Gardenstown, ABERDEENSHIRE
- Tracey Doman in Carey, HEREFORDSHIRE
Spring blossom records for this variety
2018 season
- 5th May 2018 - tree owned by stanwatt2008@hotmail.co.uk in Gardenstown, United Kingdom
2014 season
- 19th April 2014 - tree owned by stanwatt2008@hotmail.co.uk in Gardenstown, United Kingdom
2013 season
- 20th May 2013 - tree owned by stanwatt2008@hotmail.co.uk in Gardenstown, United Kingdom
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Harvest records for this variety
2013 season
- 3rd week July 2013 - tree owned by stanwatt2008@hotmail.co.uk in Gardenstown, United Kingdom
Origins
- Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
- Originates from: Norwich, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1990s
- Developed by: John Innes Research Institute
Identification
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Red
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Good
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Climate
- Frost resistance of blossom: Good resistance
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
- Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Summer Sun cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Summer Sun cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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