Early Rivers

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Prunus avium (L.) L. Sweet cherry · Fruit crops · bred by RIVERS (GB)

also searched as: еарли риверс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a seedling of the «Early Purple Gean» variety. The tree is characterized by vigorous growth, reaching a height of 3.5–4.5 meters; the crown often has a semi-weeping shape. The variety belongs to the very early group: the harvest matures at the end of May — beginning of June; the fruits ripen unevenly, which extends the harvest over 2–3 pickings.

Fruits weighing 9–12 g have a heart-shaped or spherical form. The color is dark-red, becoming almost black at full maturity. The flesh is juicy, with a dessert sweet taste and a slight acidity; the stone is small and separates well. The fruits are used fresh and for processing.

The variety is self-incompatible; planting of pollinator varieties is required for fruit set. The variety is susceptible to bacterial canker. It can be grafted onto rootstocks such as «Colt» or Mahaleb cherry.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: RIVERS (GB) 3 Developed the variety
Applicant: RIVERS (GB) 3 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: RIVERS (GB) 3 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

NL Netherlands Active

№ KRS23

Registration

30 September 2012
TR Turkey Active

№ Early Rivers

Registration

21 May 1993
FR France Terminated

№ 0090895

Application

1 January 1961

Registration

1 January 1961

Terminated

31 December 2009
SI Slovenia Active

№ PRV042

Application

5 November 2015

Registration

10 November 2015

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
NL Netherlands	KRS23	—	30 September 2012	—	Active
TR Turkey	Early Rivers	—	21 May 1993	—	Active
FR France	0090895	1 January 1961	1 January 1961	31 December 2009	Terminated
SI Slovenia	PRV042	5 November 2015	10 November 2015	—	Active

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Breeder

RIVERS (GB)

breeder code Riversova rana

All 3 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 10
Jurisdictions shown: 4
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 1961

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