Prunus cerasus Bigarreau Hedelfingen - Tart Cherry Tree

The Hedelfingen Sweet Cherry Tree is a highly productive variety, producing slightly conical fruits with firm and juicy red flesh, and shiny dark red skin. These cherries have good resistance to splitting. Flowering begins in early April. In order to ensure good fruit set, this self-fertile variety needs to be planted near a Summit or Van Sweet Cherry Tree, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft). Planting is preferably done in autumn for a late harvest, at the end of June.

The Hedelfingen Cherry Tree produces slightly conical fruits that have good resistance to splitting. The cherries have shiny dark red skin and firm, juicy red flesh. Enjoy them fresh 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 Hedelfingen variety, originally from Germany, is highly productive. In early April, the Hedelfingen Sweet Cherry Tree is covered with small white flowers that appear before the leaves. This variety is pollinated by Summit or Van varieties. It is indeed necessary to have another cherry tree nearby, within a radius of 20 to 30m (66 to 98ft), to ensure good fruit set. The Hedelfingen variety is rather late and is harvested from the end of June. The harvest can be more or less abundant depending on the year and may exhibit alternate bearing, allowing the tree to replenish its reserves. The fruit production becomes optimal after 6 to 7 years. Cherries should be picked when ripe as they do not ripen after harvest.

The Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 5 to 10m (16 to 33ft) at maturity. It is hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C, although the flowers are susceptible to spring frosts and may be damaged at -2°C. Its rounded habit provides a beautiful shaded space, which is very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate, dentate leaves are shiny and dark green, turning a lovely russet colour in autumn before falling. This Cherry Tree can be planted on a short grass meadow, at the back of a flower bed, or within an orchard.