Sweet cherry 'Early Rivers'
Sweet cherry 'Early Rivers'
Prunus avium 'Early Rivers'
Prunus avium 'Early Rivers'
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- Early ripening, ready for harvest early in the season.
- Large, sweet cherries, ideal for fresh eating and processing.
- Suitable for small gardens thanks to compact growth.
- Bare-root delivery for affordable shipping and easy planting.
- Low maintenance and good disease resistance for carefree fruit cultivation.
Prunus avium 'Early Rivers' Early Rivers Cherry (A Sweet Cherry) is a vigorous, reliable fruit tree that promises bountiful crops of large, glossy cherries. With its characteristic early harvest and robust growth, this variety stands out in any orchard lineup. It’s described as a true sweet cherry favorite for home growers.
Its fruits boast a balanced, rich flavor and juicy texture, perfect for fresh eating and informal desserts. The tree yields well in codominant canopies and adapts to a range of garden sizes, bringing reliable harvests season after season.
Ideal for well-drained soil and sun, this cultivar adds dependable fruiting vigor to your collection. A solid, every-year performer that pairs well with other cherry varieties.
Care and watering
Water deeply during dry spells and avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture and feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring for healthy growth and sweet fruit.
Location
Choose full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Protect from strong winds and plant in a spot with good air circulation to reduce disease.
Maintenance
Prune after harvest to balance vigor, remove dead or crossing wood, and thin for airflow. Apply fertilizer sparingly every spring.
Tips
Stake when young, net against birds, monitor frost risk in spring, and harvest when cherries are fully colored and firm.
The Prunus avium 'Early Rivers' (English Cherry/French Early) is a graceful addition for every fruit tree-enthusiast. In spring, this cherry transforms into a cloud of blossoms, a vibrant centerpiece in borders and tree rows.
Later, the tree yields decorative, glossy fruits that add color and texture to the landscape, ideal for those seeking a combination of beauty and fruit production.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Max height full grown | 800 cm |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Fruits., Deciduous., Sheltered location. |
| Flower color | White |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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