Emperor Francis Cherry
Emperor Francis Blush Sweet Cherry
Prunus avium 'Emperor Francis'
Emperor Francis Blush Sweet Cherries ripen in June with an outstanding flavor. Fruit is large, high quality and yellowish-white. Trees are very hardy, productive and reliable. Emperor Francis is quite crack resistant
Height10-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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Hardiness Zone5-8
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1465
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Emperor Francis Cherry on Semi-Standard (Mahaleb) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
$27.99 |
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Prunus avium 'Emperor Francis'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Emperor Francis is quite crack resistant and sets reliable crops. The tree is hardy and productive. It is an early season bloomer and can pollinate most others in the early to mid-season, except for Royal Anne, Napoleon, Ulster, and Bing. It requires a pollinator.
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A Little History about Emperor Francis Blush Sweet Cherry
Emperor Francis is an old established variety in Michigan and other states where it has often been predominantly raised to make marischino cherries!
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Prunus avium 'Emperor Francis' Characteristics & Attributes
Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Disease Resistance
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Very productive |
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Spreading habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Sweet |
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Very juicy |
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Short shelf-life |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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