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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.

SPC103

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

WILLIAM DAVID LANE

13 records

Balrine

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CTIFL - Centre technique interprofessional des fruit et legumes

FR
14 records

Rivedel

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Paul Argot (FR)

FR NL
11 records

PA6UNIBO

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Stefano Luigi Riccardo Correale Michelangelo Grandi

12 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

STOPPEL, Peter, DE

DE UA
11 records

Firelam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Mailard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

FR
11 records

Babelle

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CTIFL - Centre technique interprofessional des fruit et legumes

FR
14 records

Tamara

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Výzkumný a Šlechtitelský ústav Ovocnářský Holovousy s.r.o.

CZ UA
18 records

Sam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Research Station Summerland, CAN

CZ ES NL PL SK
19 records

Sumleta

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Lane W. David

FR
8 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

FR
10 records

Irena

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Vyzkumny a Šlechtitelsky Ustav,CZ

CZ UA
17 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

9 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI BOLOGNA

FR
11 records

Brooks

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (US)

FR IT PT
9 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

NL
7 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc Genetics, Zaiger's Inc Genetics

7 records

Felicita

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Vyzkumny A Slechtitelsky Ustav Ovocnarsky Holovousy s.r.o.

CZ HU UA
15 records

Santina

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

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

9 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

7 records

Glenred

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

FR
8 records

Sumnue

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

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

FR
8 records

Rosilam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

FR
9 records

Tip Top

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Troy M. Toftness

6 records

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