El Capitan

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Prunus avium (L.) L. Sweet cherry · Fruit crops · bred by Lowell Glen Bradford (US)/Jon M. QUISENBERRY (US)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was bred for commercial use with the aim of improving fruit transportability. It is characterized by medium-large sweet fruits with dark red skin and reddish-pink flesh.

The tree has moderate vigor, forms an upright dense crown, and is distinguished by high yield.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Lowell Glen Bradford (US)/Jon M. QUISENBERRY (US) Developed the variety
Applicant: Star Fruits Diffusion SAS (FR) 343 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Star Fruits Diffusion SAS (FR) 343 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.

United States of America № 13998852_1

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Application filed 16 December 2013
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