Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) EVA

Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Eva'

A rare Estonian variety with good resistance and yield.

'Eva' is an extremely rare Estonian sweet cherry variety, valued for its good resistance to frost and diseases and its reliable yield. The fruits are large, red to dark red, and have a pleasant flavour. Thanks to its resilience, it is an interesting variety for gardens.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Reliable yield.
• Good frost and disease resistance.
• Large fruits with a pleasant flavour.
• An extremely rare Estonian variety.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Estonia
• Breeder: Information not available.
• Institution: Information not available.
• Crossing: Information not available.
• Registration: Information not available.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Pollination: It is cross-pollinated.

Fruit

• Size and weight: Large (medium-large), with a weight of around 5 g.
• Shape and colour: Round, red to dark red.
• Flavour: Pleasant.
• Use: Versatile.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Resistant.
• Requirements: Prefers a location protected from northern winds. Requires soil with a pH of 5.5 – 6.5.

Cultivation Recommendations

• To ensure a harvest, it is essential to plant another cherry variety nearby as a pollinator.
• Planting in locations protected from northern winds is recommended.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Early (early July).
• Yield: Productive.