Regina Dark Sweet Cherry USPP# 11530

Prunus avium 'Regina'

Regina(TM) is a new dark sweet cherry bred in Europe and recently introduced to the United States. It is dark red with reddish flesh and sweet tart flavor. The large fruit is exceptionally firm and more crack and split resistant than most sweet cherries. It ripens late in the season about 10-14 days fater Bing and must be pollinated by another late blooming sweet cherry. Not pollen compatible with Van.

Pricing

Regina™ Dark Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $25.99

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 12-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Sweet cherries are attractive to birds, so netting will help keep them off the fruit. Covering the tree with plastic sheeting during rains may help in reducing fruit cracking. Copper sprays during the dormant season will help reduce bacterial cankers on the bark.

A Little History Bred in Germany at the Jork Experiment Station, and thus more suitable for areas east of the Mississippi river where rainfall during harvest time causes cracking. Also known as Jork 57/201 cultivar.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Late blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Late season • Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes • Short shelf-life • Sweet-tart	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Frost Sensitive	Skill Required • Above average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Good for pies