Prunus avium Bigarreau Délice de Malicorne - Cherry Tree

The Delice de Malicorne® 'Agoudel' Sweet Cherry Tree is a variety that produces very large sweet fruits appreciated for baking. The firm and crunchy flesh is surrounded by a black skin at ripeness. It is a vigorous and highly productive tree, however, as it is not self-fertile, it will require the proximity of another cherry tree. Flowering starts at the end of March and harvest takes place between June and July.

The Cherry Tree, Prunus avium, belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10m (16 to 33ft) in height at maturity. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate dentate leaves are glossy and dark green, then take on a lovely reddish hue in autumn before falling. The Delice de Malicorne® variety produces very large, juicy and tasty fruits. These cherries are harvested when the skin has become very dark, almost black, enjoy them just after picking or cooked in pies, clafoutis, jams or crumbles. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals and trace elements.

From the end of March, Delice de Malicorne® is covered with small white flowers that appear before the foliage. They are self-sterile, so they will need to be pollinated by another variety planted within a radius of 30m (98ft) around. 'Burlat' Sweet Cherry is an excellent pollinating variety in general and 'Belle Magnifique' Sweet Cherry also works very well. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and can present an alternating (biennial bearing) phenomenon, allowing the tree to replenish its reserves. Cherries should be picked when ripe, as they do not ripen further after harvest.

Fruit production becomes optimal after 5 to 6 years in this variety. Cherry trees are hardy trees, they can withstand temperatures down to -20 °C (-4°F) while the flowers are damaged from -2 °C (28.4°F). However, as flowering occurs quite late in the season, the most destructive frosts are avoided. Suitable for all regions, cherry trees can be planted on a lawn, at the back of a flowerbed, or in an orchard.

For transport reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards and low standards, except for the high standard training. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This fruit tree is delivered in a ready-to-plant root ball. During planting, the root ball must be planted as is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. In doing so, you ensure better establishment.