cherriessweet

Cherriessweet is a cultivar of sweet cherry (Prunus avium) bred for fresh eating. The fruit is typically large, round to slightly heart-shaped, with a glossy red skin and pale red flesh. It tends to have high soluble solids and a balanced, sweet flavor that remains favorable after harvest.

Fruit and tree characteristics include medium to long stems and a robust, upright to semi-upright canopy. Trees are of moderate vigor and require cross-pollination with a compatible cultivar for best yields. Typical pollinators include mid-season or late-season cherry varieties. Cherriessweet is known for relatively consistent fruit set in temperate climates and can adapt to a range of soil types with good drainage.

Growing and production notes indicate a preference for temperate regions with a distinct winter chill. It performs best in areas with well-drained loam and solar exposure. Cherriessweet fruits best in mid- to late-summer, depending on local climate. Management considerations include standard cherry practices for pest and disease control, as the cultivar can be susceptible to common cherry pathogens such as brown rot and leaf spot, as well as fruit flies in some regions. Postharvest handling emphasizes gentle picking and rapid cooling to maintain firmness and flavor; under refrigeration, shelf life is typically about one to two weeks.

Uses and market position target fresh consumption and value-added products such as desserts or jams. The name Cherriessweet reflects its emphasis on sweetness and consumer appeal. Breeding notes identify it as the result of crosses intended to combine high fruit quality with reliable productivity.