Regina is a cultivar of sweet cherry developed in Germany.
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| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | Prunus avium |
| Hybrid parentage | Schneiders Spate Knorpelkirsche × Rube |
| Cultivar | Regina |
| Origin | Jork, Germany |
Cultivar history edit
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 edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ R. Stehr: Screening of sweet cherry cultivars in northern Germany, International Society for Horticultural Science
- ^ a b c "Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies: Fruits: Volume 3, Volume 3", pg. 75
- ^ a b ."Regina, the Shy Bearer"
- ^ Prunus Avium 'Regina'
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