Prunus avium 'VAN' sweet cherry tree
size/type
medium-sized tree,medium-sized tree
usual height
4-6m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
flowers
showy
blooming time
April-May
location
full sun
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Van is a mid-season variety of sweet cherry. Its fruit ripens in early July. Fruits are large, heart-shaped, deep red, almost black. The flesh is aromatic, sweet, and has excellent taste. It needs protection from cherry-worms.It is not self-fertile and needs a pollinated for heavy crop. It likes slightly acidic, moist soil. Fully hardy.
Last update 11-03-2008
