Cherry — Lewis Seedling.
Prunus avium 'Lewis Seedling'
Lewis Seedling - Prunus avuim 'Lewis Seedling'
This early variety has medium to large heart shaped fruit on long (4cm) stems. Fruit has strong tolerance to rain cracking. The delicious sweet red to dark red flavoured cherries are fantastic eaten fresh.
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Fruit information
Maturity: early variety. mid to late november.
Fruit size: Medium to large.
Skin: Red to dark red.
Flesh colour: Dark.
Flavour: Very sweet.
Storage period: A few days at room temperature. Canned or frozen lasts several months.
Chill: High.
Plant information
Origin: Cherries originated in Europe and Western Asia.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Early Burlat and Rons Seedling.
Tree shape: Spreading and upright.
Growth rate: Vigorous.
Leaf shape: Elliptic, accute tips, serrate margins, long petiole.
Leaf colour: Dark green foilage. Exellent autumn colour changing through red, orange and yellow tones.
Growing conditions: Plant cherries in deep well drained fertille soils from gravels to sandy loams with a pH between 6.2 /6.8. Plants prefer full sun and good air circulation which prevents ripe cherries splitting under rainy conditions. Aviod areas prone to strong winds..
Disease: Brown rot, Cherry Leaf Spot and Bacterial Cranker.
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