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to California and from Arizona to Utah. Grown in British Columbia.
Rather cold-tender. Self-fruitful.
Sweetheart
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-7
Notes:
The medium-sized, bright red fruits have good flavor. Ripens
very late. Produces vigorous growth and is prone to over-cropping
and small fruit size. Requires careful management to maintain training
and acceptable fruit size. Popular in Virginia, Michigan, and the Pacific
Northwest. Self-fruitful.
Ulster
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The large, dark fruits have sweet flesh and are suitable for
fresh use and processing. Resists cracking. Popular in the Eastern and
Midwestern United States.
Van
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-8
Notes:
The medium-sized, black fruits have firm flesh and resemble
'Bing' (see above) but are smaller. An older, cold-hardy, vigorous vari-
ety that is often planted with 'Sam' (see above). Bears heavily. Most
popular in the Northern and Central Plains westward and is also
