Prunus cerasus Van - Tart Cherry

The Van Cherry is known for its good productivity and beautiful cherries, with a dark red skin that protects a firm, crunchy, and sweet flesh of excellent taste. These very appetising cherries resist bursting well. This cherry tree has medium vigour but is quick fruiting for a cherry tree. Flowering begins at the end of March, and the harvest extends from mid-June to July. To allow good fruiting, this non-self-fertile variety needs to have a Napoleon or Burlat Sweet Cherry tree planted nearby, within a radius of 20 to 30 m. This plant has been grown using organic production methods. Plant in autumn.

The Van Cherry produces sweet, juicy, and tasty fruits, with good resistance to bursting. The cherries, with their shiny dark red skin, have a firm and crunchy flesh, with a small stone. Enjoy them as soon as you pick them 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 Van variety is very productive and originates from Canada. From late March, the Van Cherry is covered in small white flowers that appear before the leaves. This flowering is very abundant, and thinning of the young fruits may be necessary to obtain larger cherries. This 'Van' variety can be susceptible to bacterial canker. It is pollinated by Napoleon or Burlat varieties. It is necessary to have another cherry tree nearby, within a radius of 20 to 30 m, to allow for good yields. The Van variety is harvested from mid-June. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and may fruit in alternation, 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 harvest and their flesh will be too acidic.

The Sweet Cherry (Prunus cerasus) belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10 m (16 to 33ft) high at maturity. It is hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C, while the flowers are sensitive to spring frosts and are damaged at -2°C. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate, toothed leaves are shiny and dark green, then take on a lovely reddish hue in autumn before falling. The cherry tree is suitable for all regions and can be planted on a lawn, at the back of a bed, or within an orchard.

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