Regina Dark Sweet Cherry USPP# 11530

Prunus avium 'Regina'

Regina(TM) is a new dark sweet cherry bred in Europe and recently introduced to the United States. It is dark red with reddish flesh and sweet tart flavor. The large fruit is exceptionally firm and more crack and split resistant than most sweet cherries. It ripens late in the season about 10-14 days fater Bing and must be pollinated by another late blooming sweet cherry. Not pollen compatible with Van.

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 12-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7

Prunus avium 'Regina' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Sweet cherries are attractive to birds, so netting will help keep them off the fruit. Covering the tree with plastic sheeting during rains may help in reducing fruit cracking. Copper sprays during the dormant season will help reduce bacterial cankers on the bark.

A Little History about Regina Dark Sweet Cherry USPP# 11530 Bred in Germany at the Jork Experiment Station, and thus more suitable for areas east of the Mississippi river where rainfall during harvest time causes cracking. Also known as Jork 57/201 cultivar.

Prunus avium 'Regina' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Late blooming • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Late season • Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes • Sweet-tart • Short shelf-life	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Frost Sensitive	Skill Required • Above average skill	Uses • High dessert quality • Good for pies • Canning or freezing