Prunus avium Van - Cherry Tree

The Bigarreau Van Cherry Tree is a very productive variety, offering fruits with a shiny dark red skin, firm and sweet flesh, and a small stone. These cherries have good resistance to splitting. Flowering begins in late March. To ensure good fruiting, this non-self-fertile variety needs to be associated with a Napoleon or Burlat Bigarreau Cherry Tree, in close proximity, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft). Planting is preferably done in autumn for a harvest starting in mid-June.

The Bigarreau Van Cherry Tree produces sweet, juicy and delicious fruits, with good resistance to splitting. The cherries, with a shiny dark red skin, have a firm and crunchy flesh, with a small stone. Enjoy them right after picking or, if the harvest is abundant, use them to make pies, clafoutis, jams, and preserves. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and trace elements.

The Van variety is a very productive variety, originating from Canada. Starting from late March, the Van Bigarreau Cherry Tree is covered with small white flowers that appear before the leaves. This variety is pollinated by the Napoleon or Burlat varieties. Indeed, it is necessary to have another cherry tree in close proximity, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft), to ensure good fruiting. The Van variety is harvested starting from mid-June. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and exhibit an alternate bearing phenomenon, allowing the tree to replenish its reserves. Fruit production becomes optimal after 6 to 7 years. Cherries should be picked when ripe as they do not ripen further after harvest.

The Bigarreau Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10 m (16 to 33ft) in height at maturity. It is hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F), while the flowers are vulnerable to spring frosts and are damaged at -2°C (28.4°F). Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate, dentate leaves are shiny and dark green, then take on a lovely reddish color in autumn before falling. Adapted to all regions of France, the Cherry Tree can be planted on a short grass meadow, at the back of a flower bed, or within an orchard.