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Variety traits

Sweet cherry vigor

Prunus avium (L.) L.

A biological trait determining tree dimensions and cultivation efficiency, evaluated via trunk cross-sectional area, crown volume, and height. It is a key factor in selecting planting density and canopy management strategies.

In the reference 300 varieties crop Sweet cherry, where this is mentioned in the description.

Sweet cherry vigor is assessed comprehensively based on biometric indicators: trunk cross-sectional area in square centimeters, crown volume and projection in cubic and square meters, and linear tree height. These data determine the classification into groups ranging from very low to very high vigor, which directly dictates the orchard layout patterns.

Sweet cherry is characterized by an acrotonic growth habit, manifesting as pronounced apical dominance. High-vigor trees on seedling rootstocks require significant spacing and complicate maintenance, including mechanized harvesting and spraying. Conversely, restricting vigor promotes earlier entry into commercial bearing and improves light distribution within the canopy, preventing a decline in fruit quality and flower bud initiation.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Sweet cherry mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Matsenko Maksym Oleksandrovych

UA
2 records

IP-C7

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

MLADIN GHEORGHEANCU SERGIUISAC VALENTINAPLOPA CATITATANASESCU NICOLAEBUDAN SERGIUMAZILU CRAISOR

RO
1 record

Karesova ISK

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

1 record

Sunburst ISK

Withdrawn

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Kunzego

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Stefano Lugli^^^Michelangelo Grandi^^^Riccardo Correale

1 record

Jurgita

Protection expired

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas

LT
1 record

2008

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVICCARDEI EUGEN

RO
2 records

Charger

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
1 record

Sun Pop

Application submitted

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Cot International S.A.R.L.

1 record

Folfer 2

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Matsenko Maksym Oleksandrovych

UA
2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

2 records

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