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Burgundy Pearl® Dark Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Burgundy Pearl®'

Burgundy Pearl® ripens just a few days before Bing and has a crunchy, firm texture with a mild sweet/acidic flavor.


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

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Hardiness Zone

5-8

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Item # Description Price
3817 Burgundy Pearl(R) Cherry on Semi-Dwarf (MaxMa) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade $31.99 Add to Cart

Prunus avium 'Burgundy Pearl®'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

A moderate to heavy producer that is said to be resistant to bacterial canker and cracking. It is  very hardy. Burgundy Pearl® is a mid-season bloomer, like Bing, and will pollinate with most varieties except Royal Anne, Napoleon, or Emperor Francis.

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A Little History about Burgundy Pearl® Dark Sweet Cherry

Introduced by Cornell University.

Prunus avium 'Burgundy Pearl®' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Mid-season blooming
• Excellent pollinizer
• Pollinizer needed
Disease Resistance
• Crack resistance
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
• Freestone
Growth Rate/Habit
• Average vigor
• Upright habit
Harvest Period
• Concentrated harvest
• Early season
Other Attributes
• Very crisp
• Short shelf-life
• Sub-acid flavor
• Sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Frost Sensitive
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking