Sainte-Lucie

Protection expired

Prunus mahaleb L. Saint Lucie cherry · Fruit crops · bred by INCONNU (FR)

also searched as: саинте лукие

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a large shrub or small tree 2 to 12 meters tall with a dense spherical crown. The fruits ripen in July-August; they are small, bitter, and barely edible, although the kernels of the pits are used to produce an aromatic spice with an almond-cherry scent.

The species is distinguished by high heat resistance and drought tolerance, and it thrives well on poor, stony, and calcareous soils. Winter hardiness is assessed as satisfactory, although it may prove insufficient in northern regions.

In agriculture, mahaleb cherry is a classic seed rootstock that ensures the adaptation of scions to unfavorable soil conditions. It is also used in landscape design due to its decorative flowering and in artisanal production, where its aromatic wood is valued.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: INCONNU (FR) 2 336 Developed the variety
Applicant: INCONNU (FR) 2 336 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: (Inconnu) (FR) 2 336 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 Protection expired

№ 0092336

Application

1 June 1989

Registration

1 January 1967

Terminated

31 December 2006

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	0092336	1 June 1989	1 January 1967	31 December 2006	Protection expired

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Breeder

INCONNU (FR)

breeder code SAINTE-LUCIE

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Registry records

Total records: 1
Jurisdictions shown: 1
First registration: 1967

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