Somerset

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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree has medium vigor, good branching ability, and high floral induction. In documentation, it is found under the breeding number NY 6476. The variety was obtained by crossing the varieties Van and VIC.

The fruits are round-oblate in shape, reach 28 mm in diameter, and have a dark red, almost black color. The variety is distinguished by high flesh firmness, good taste, and resistance of the fruits to cracking from rain.

The variety is self-sterile and belongs to the III pollination group. It possesses genetic compatibility with a number of hybrid rootstocks. A table-purpose sweet cherry with high storage potential.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant: COMUNIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE ARAGON 10 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc. 32 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: COMUNIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE ARAGON 10 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

ES Spain Application submitted

№ 20220155

Application

13 April 2022

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
ES Spain	20220155	13 April 2022	—	—	Application submitted

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 № 08876370

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Application filed 13 June 1997
Registered 9 November 1999
Currently active indefinite in the register

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