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Helena (Søjle)

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Prunus avium (L.) L. Sweet cherry · Fruit crops

also searched as: хелена сёйле

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has a vertical growth habit with a low degree of branching, reaching a height of 2.5–3.5 meters with a crown diameter of up to 1 meter. The variety is mid-season, with fruit ripening occurring in the second half of June.

The fruits are large, weighing 12–15 grams, ruby-red in color with a glossy sheen. The flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet in taste. The variety is partially self-fertile and possesses resistance to a number of diseases, including coccomycosis.

Winter hardiness is estimated as high; the tree withstands temperature drops down to -28°C…-35°C. Due to its columnar structure, the variety is not prone to lodging, but requires protection from strong winds.

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