Cherry x 'Van'

Cherry x 'Van': Sweet Black Cherries for Kitchen and Bowl

Van produces large cherries with black, crack-resistant skins and a sweet flavour. The crop generally ripens in mid-July on a vigorous, sizeable tree.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 8-9 m
• Spread: 8-9 m
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Enjoy Van fresh or use it for pies, jelly and preserves. Its broad eventual canopy belongs in an orchard with enough room for light and harvest access.

Care Instructions: Plant another compatible sweet cherry that flowers with Van. Maintain an airy canopy, water during prolonged drought and protect the fruit from birds as the skins darken toward maturity.