CHERRY VARIETIES FOR 2012
BING:
Large, heart-shaped dark reddish purple skin. Firm and meaty
with purple flecks. Ripens mid June to early July. Somewhat susceptible to cracking. Pollinate with any other cherry on this list..
MONTMORENCY:
The Standard for pie cherries. Great for freezing and canning
Medium large, bright red fruit with firm yellow flesh. Tart, tangy flavor.
Ripens late June. Self-fertile and a good pollinator for sweet cherries.
RAINIER:
Large yellow fruit with a red blush. Fruit is firm and sweet.
Very productive and vigorous. Crack resistant. Ripens mid-season. Pollinate with any
other cherry on this list.
SUREFIRE:
Large yellow fruit with a red blush. Fruit is firm and sweet. Very productive and vigorous. Crack resistant. Ripens mid-season. Pollinate with any other cherry on this list.
VAN:
Large, reddish black cherry similar to Bing. Good flavor Good fresh, cooked, canned or frozen. Strong, vigorous tree. Heavy annual producer. Ripens mid-June to mid-July. Pollinate with any other cherry on this list.
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