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Regina cherry

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Regina cherry
GenusPrunus
SpeciesPrunus avium
Hybrid parentageSchneiders Spate Knorpelkirsche × Rube
CultivarRegina
OriginJork, Germany

Regina is a cultivar of sweet cherry developed in Germany.

Cultivar history

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The Regina was developed at the Jork Fruit Research Station in Germany, and is considered the most successful sweet cherry cultivar to have been developed there.[1] First introduced in 1998, Regina is a cross of the 'Schneiders Spate Knorpelkirsche' and 'Rube' cultivars.[2] Apart from Europe, it is also grown commercially in Oregon[3]

Tree characteristics

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The Regina tree is compact and upright, with dark green, toothed leaves.[4] It is not self-fertile, and is incompatible with the Van or Olympus cultivars.[2]

Fruit characteristics

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Regina is considered a late-season cherry, similar to the Lapins cherry, maturing about 10 days after Bing.[3] The cherries are large, with dark red skin and flesh, and have a sweet-tart flavor. They are highly resistant to rain-cracking.[2]

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