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Prunus cerasus 'Big Red'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous tree.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
Spread endozoochory
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Cultivation

Bright red, large. Origin: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, by R.H. Bors and R. Sawatzky. Egbert Center (Prunus fruticosa) × Kelleris 14 (P. cerasus); crossed 1992; selected 1999. Tree: vigor dwarf bush; height and width 1.5 m × 1.5 m; branching habit spreading; self-fertile; hardy to-40 ºC; resistant to black cherry aphid (Myzus cerasi) and peach tree borer (Synanthedon exitiosa). Fruit: large, 4.6-6.1 g; shape elongated, cordate; bright red; sweetness slight; flesh soft; flesh to pit ratio high.
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Germination duration (days) 120 - 365
Germination temperacture (C°) 18 - 23
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Minimum temperature (C°) -29
Optimum temperature (C°) 15 - 25
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Vigor low vigor
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Synonyms

Prunus cerasus 'Big Red' Prunus cerasus 'Wowza®'
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