Hedelfinger

Variety of Wild cherry · Prunus avium

Proven, robust old German firm cherry with good crack and frost tolerance.

Also known as: Hedelfinger Riesenkirsche

🇩🇪 Germany 1850PreservingDessert

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Medium-sized, heart-shaped, black-red fruit with firm, spicy-sweet flesh.

Medium-strong to vigorous, healthy growth; adaptable and undemanding.

High and regular; widespread standard variety in traditional orchards.

Self-sterile. Good crack resistance; reliable in harsher sites.

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