Porthos
ActiveHybrids between Prunus fruticosa Pall. and Prunus cerasus L.
Robert H. Bors
Athos
ActiveHybrids between Prunus fruticosa Pall. and Prunus cerasus L. · Fruit crops · bred by Robert H. Bors
also searched as: атос
Variety description
10 August 2026
The variety is a hybrid of Mongolian cherry and sour cherry. The plant forms a spreading shrub reaching a height of 1.5–2.0 meters.
The fruits have an elongated heart shape and a weight from 4.6 to 6.1 g. The skin color is bright or dark red, the flesh is soft, and the taste is moderately sweet. The variety belongs to the mid-late ripening category; fruits are ready for harvest in early or mid-August.
The variety has high resistance to frosts, withstanding temperature drops down to –40°C. It is self-fertile and high-yielding. Suitable for fresh consumption, culinary processing, and container cultivation.
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Countries of admission
1 jurisdiction
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- Robert H. Bors 5 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- University of Saskatchewan 513 Submitted the application to the register
- Rights holder
- University of Saskatchewan 513 Holds the rights to the variety
Plant breeders' rights
The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
European Union
№ 20173079
Terminated
- Application filed 22 December 2017
- Registered 20 March 2023
- Entry closed 7 July 2025
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