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Prunus avium (L.) L. Sweet cherry · Fruit crops · bred by Silviero Sansavini and Stefano Lugli, University of Bologna

also searched as: еарли стар

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained by crossing Bigarreau Burlat and Stella Compact. The tree is vigorous with an upright, slightly spreading crown, suitable for intensive orchards. Fruit ripening occurs in the first ten days of June, several days after the Burlat variety.

Fruits are large, weighing 9–15 g with a caliber of up to 30 mm, and have a bright red color that turns dark burgundy upon full ripeness. The flesh is pink or red, of medium density and juiciness, with a sweet-and-sour taste. The variety has high transportability, but the fruits may crack in rainy weather.

The plant is characterized by medium winter hardiness and good resistance to the main diseases of fruit trees. It is self-fertile and does not require additional pollinators for yield formation.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant
Zeleni hit, Beograd 28 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
University of Bologna 7 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Zeleni hit, Beograd 28 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • RS Serbia Active

    № 320-04-408/2011-11

    Application
    10 February 2011
    Registration
    22 February 2011

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Australia № 2002263
Active
  1. Application filed 2 September 2002
  2. Registered 5 August 2014
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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