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Prunus avium (L.) L. Sweet cherry · Fruit crops · bred by Stephen M Southwick, SMS Unlimited LLC

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Early-maturing variety, fruits ripen 8–9 days after the Burlat variety. The tree is vigorous, with a semi-upright crown, and requires the use of dwarfing rootstocks and special pruning to stimulate fruiting. The variety is self-incompatible and belongs to pollination group XVIII; suitable pollinators include Burlat, Frisco, Giant Red, Santina, and Chelan varieties.

Fruits are large (30–36 mm in diameter), heart-shaped, with dark red skin and firm red flesh. Sugar content is 17–19 degrees Brix. The variety has good resistance to cracking and is characterized by good transportability and shelf life after harvest.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Breeder
Stephen M Southwick, SMS Unlimited LLC 4 Developed the variety
Applicant
Viveros Asociados de Chile Ltda - Andes Nursery Association Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SMS UNLIMITED LLC [1695] 1 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Viveros El Tambo 1 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • FR France Terminated

    № 4057412

    Application
    5 March 2015
    Registration
    1 January 2018
    Terminated
    31 December 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20102211
Active
  1. Application filed 19 October 2010
  2. Registered 18 June 2018
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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