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Prunus avium 'KORDIA' sweet cherry
size/type
medium-sized tree,medium-sized tree
usual height
4-6m
usual width
3-4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-April
location
full sun
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Kordia is a Czech variety of sweet cherry. It produces masses of deep red fruit in the first half of July. The fruit has solid flesh and sweet, delicious flavour. As a late cherry it needs protection from cherry-worms.
Growing conditions and care
It is self-sterile and needs a pollinator nearby to produce fruit. The best varieties for heavy crop are Van and Hedelfingen. The fruit is reasonably resistant to cracking in rainy weather. It grows vigorously as a young tree, forming a rounded crown. It likes slightly acidic, well drained but moist soil. Fully hardy.
Last update 03-05-2011
