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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

DE ES PL
6 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ SI SK
8 records

Merchant

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

NL
8 records

Sumgita

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

FR IT NL
7 records

Lambert

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES SI
8 records

Vega

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES HU PL
10 records

13N0770

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

WILLIAM DAVID LANE

4 records

Duroni 3

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES FR
9 records

Cambrina

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Cornell University Foundation Inc (US)

FR
5 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Lowell Glen Bradford (US)/Jon M. QUISENBERRY (US)

FR
4 records

Poisdel

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)

FR
5 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Jánosné Arnold^^^Alina Ratiu^^^János Apostol^^^Sándor István Szügyi^^^Krisztina Szügyi-Bartha^^^Geza Bujdosó

HU
4 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Silviero Sansavini and Stefano Lugli, University of Bologna

3 records

Kira

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

János Apostol^^^Sándor István Szügyi^^^Geza Bujdosó^^^Lilia Ivanovna Taranenko

CZ HU
5 records

Rosie

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

FR
5 records

Aida

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre (NARIC)

HU
5 records

Irma

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre

CZ EE
6 records

Denfer

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Quero Garcia Jose

FR
3 records

Tardilam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Maillard Laurence / Maillard Arsene

FR
6 records

Annus

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

BRÓZIK SÁNDOR DR^^^János Apostol^^^SOLIMOSI JÓZSEFNÉ

HU
4 records

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