Self-pollinating columnar sweet cherry VICTORIJA

Early columnar sweet cherry variety developed in Russia. Plant 1-1.5 m apart in a row. Early and very productive every year.

Tree: medium-sized, up to 2.5 m, with a compact narrow crown. Grows in both sandy loam and clay soil.

Fruit: very large, 9-10 g, heart-shaped, firm and crisp, attractive, with dark red skin and dark, firm, sweet flesh. Suitable fresh, for desserts and liqueur.

Fruiting: begins 2-3 years after planting, with abundant crops. Ripens in July-August. Fairly resistant to common sweet cherry diseases and frost.