Description

Van cherry trees are a beloved mid-season variety known for their firm, sweet fruit and striking deep red skin. The cherries are medium to large in size with a rich, juicy flavor, making them ideal for fresh eating, pies, and preserves. This vigorous tree is highly productive and performs best in sunny locations with well-draining soil. Van cherries require a pollinator, such as Rainier or Stella, to produce abundant harvests. Blooming in early spring with beautiful white blossoms, Van cherry trees also add ornamental charm to any garden. Requiring moderate chill hours, this variety thrives in regions with colder winters and provides a consistent harvest year after year. Van cherries are a reliable choice for gardeners seeking high-quality fruit with exceptional taste.

Semi-dwarf on Maxma rootstock.

• Zones: 4-9

• Chill hours: 700

• Bloom Time: Late Mid-season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)

• Harvest: May 25 – June 10

• Looks: Fine fruit, very similar to Bing, but smaller.

• Personality: Superb, sweet flavor.

• Facts of note: Dave Wilson s Taste Test Top Scorer. Favorite in colder regions. Reliable, heavy yields from a prolific, vigorous tree. Van is very cold hardy. Possibly one of the very best pollinators for other sweet cherries. Ripens with Bing, or perhaps a bit earlier.

• Pollination: Pollinated by any other sweet cherry.

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