A very beautiful heirloom apple that stores well.
Sandra Rose Cherry on Krymsk 7 (Spring 2026)
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A dark red, almost black, self-fertile sweet cherry.
Sandra Rose is a self-fertile sweet cherry that is an excellent pollinator with a mid-season bloom. The tree is spreading with a vigorous habit.
Ripening 3-4 days after Bing, Sandra Rose is highly rated for flavor. It is a deep, dark red, almost black
This cherry comes from the Summerland breeding program in Canada. The original goal of the Summerland program was to develop late varieties that would be suitable for growers in British Columbia, but it has now produced cherries that span the season, including Stella, Santina, and Cristalina.
The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Cherry
Subcategory:
Crack-Resistant, Sweet, Self-Fertile
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: fresh eating, freezing
Storage duration: less than one month (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: red
Flesh color: deep crimson
Fruit Origins
Parentage: 2N-61-18 x Sunburst
Origin: British Columbia, Canada
Introduced in:
Introduced by: Summerland Varieties Corp.
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 5 - 7
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Jun 23 (approximate, in New York State) + 3 days after Bing
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: Krymsk 7 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Half-Standard (60% of Standard)
Tree spacing: See details
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
glossary
Brown Rot, Blossom Blight, Fruit Rot: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
glossary
Bloom group: 3
Is it self-fertile? Y
Is it fertile? Y
Rootstock size class:
Half-Standard (60% of Standard)
Pollination Partners
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