Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte' – Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte'

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Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte' – Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte'

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'Varik Black' is a sweet cherry with a semi-open crown of 6-8 m in height. The crown is broad ovoid and slightly irregular in shape. In autumn, the leaves turn orange to purplish red. The tree flowers in late April and early May with soft pink blossom. 'Varikse Zwarte' is not self-pollinating, which means that a tree of another cherry variety should be nearby for good fruiting. Preferably, BURLAT, 'Double Meikers' or 'Early Rivers' are used for this purpose. The cherries of 'Varikse Zwarte' are ready for picking in July. They are round and shiny black-red. The flesh is soft, juicy and also dark red. The cherries taste very pleasantly sweet and are only suitable for direct consumption. Because the flesh is very soft, they are more difficult to store. 'Varikse Zwarte' is a Dutch variety introduced around 1900. Hardiness zone 6.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in April-May
Fruits
edible fruits, red, black-red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte'

Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus avium 'Varikse Zwarte' blooms in april, may.
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