Prunus avium Bigarreau Reverchon - Cherry Tree

The Bigarreau Reverchon Cherry Tree is a vigorous variety, producing large, sweet fruits with firm and crunchy flesh, and dark red skin. These cherries are resistant to splitting. Flowering begins in early April. To ensure good fruiting, this self-fertile variety needs to be associated with a Bigarreau Napoleon, Burlat, or Hedelfingen Cherry Tree, in close proximity, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft). Planting is preferably done in autumn for a harvest starting from mid-June. 

The Bigarreau Reverchon Cherry Tree produces large fruits resistant to bursting. The cherries with dark red skin have firm and tasty flesh. Enjoy them right after picking or, if the harvest is abundant, use them to make pies, clafoutis, jams, and preserves. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and trace elements.

The Reverchon cherry is a vigorous variety originating from Italy. In early April, the Bigarreau Reverchon Cherry Tree is covered in small white flowers that appear before the foliage. This variety is pollinated by the Napoleon, Burlat, or Hedelfingen varieties. It is indeed necessary to have another cherry tree nearby, within a radius of 20 to 30 m (66 to 98ft), to ensure good fruiting. The Reverchon variety is harvested starting from mid-June. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and may present an alternate (biennial) bearing phenomenon, allowing the tree to replenish its reserves. Fruit production becomes optimal after 6 to 7 years. Cherries should be picked when fully ripe as they do not ripen further after harvesting.

The Bigarreau Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 5 to 10m (16 to 33ft) at maturity. Hardy, it can withstand temperatures down to -20°C while the flowers are susceptible to spring frosts and are damaged at -2°C. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate, dentate leaves are shiny and dark green, then take on a lovely russet colour in autumn before falling. Adapted to most regions, the Cherry Tree can be planted on a lawn, at the back of a flowerbed, or in an orchard.