Merton Late

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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained as a result of open pollination of the hybrid Bella Agatha and Napoleon. Trees are characterized by moderate vigor and form an upright-spreading crown. Harvesting usually takes place in July.

The fruits are described as juicy, sweet, with a rich flavor and heart shape. The skin is colored red on a yellow background. The variety is a dessert type and is also used in breeding work and as a pollinator for other varieties.

The variety is self-incompatible and belongs to incompatibility group 9, requiring a pollinator. The plant shows susceptibility to bacterial canker.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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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

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Maintainer: Information not available - Contact NL authorities 2 164 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

№ KRS92

Registration

30 September 2012
TR Turkey Active

№ Merton Late

Registration

3 May 1990

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
NL Netherlands	KRS92	—	30 September 2012	—	Active
TR Turkey	Merton Late	—	3 May 1990	—	Active

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